Below you will find an index of position statements and submissions produced by RANZCR as part of our work to advocate for the clinical radiology and radiation oncology professions. Search by keyword and use the filters to find what you're looking for.
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This policy statement documents the position taken by the Faculty of Clinical Radiology, on the advice of the Breast Imaging Advisory Committee, regarding the imaging of breast implant associated anaplastic large cell lymphoma...
The Faculty of Clinical Radiology has provided a consultation response on the NZ Stroke Clot Retrieval Action Plan. With the exception of the training requirements for endovascular clot retrieval, the FCR supports the proposed...
RANZCR sees merit in the Shared Debt Recovery Scheme but believes that it is geared more toward general practice and is not an ideal fit for the radiology or radiation oncology sectors.
RANZCR strongly supports the adoption of eReferral in radiology. Secure electronic networks can improve how clinical and administrative information is exchanged between healthcare providers, resulting in better delivery of...
1. Imaging of Head and Neck
Recommendation 1: Consolidate x-ray items for petrous temporal bone (items 57906 and 57909) with mastoid bone (items 57920 and 57923).
1. Imaging of Head and Neck: RANZCR supports this...
Following consultation with key standing committees across both clinical radiology and radiation oncology, RANZCR provides the following feedback.
1. Multidisciplinary nature of procedures for pain management
Pain management...
It is RANZCR’s position that radiology services should be provided to patients at one attendance when it is clinically appropriate. The decision to image a patient on a separate day should be made on clinical grounds and not...
Artificial Intelligence in healthcare is already being tested and promoted across a broad range of areas from disease detection, drug discovery and disease management to workflow in the delivery of health services. This...
It is important to reiterate that the availability and accessibility of diagnostic imaging services is dependent on more than equipment, but the complex interaction of different healthcare professionals working as a team under...
Clinical radiologists are required to integrate their knowledge of clinical medicine, disease processes, imaging procedures and radiological expertise with the individual condition of the patient to provide a specialist...
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