European Society of Radiology (ESR) and American College of Radiology (ACR) report of the 2015 global summit on radiological quality and safety

The objective was to exchange ideas and develop common strategies to improve and harmonise quality and safety in radiology on a global level. Participants debated and proposed improvement initiatives at the conclusion of the meeting.

Main Messages

• Radiologists must adapt to demonstrate their value to the healthcare system.

• Integration of quality and safety policies is crucial for our profession.

• Excellent patient care includes good communication and direct involvement in clinical problem solving.

• Culture is shifting towards clinical decision support tools for appropriate use of imaging.

• “Big data” is a great opportunity for radiologists to improve the quality of patient care.

Source: Insights into Imaging - May 18, 2016 Category: Radiology Source Type: research