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The News and Media section of the website provides the latest information on activities within the College, and the clinical radiology and radiation oncology professions.

Clinical Radiology
26 June 2017

Radiology Training in South Australia

The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Radiologists (RANZCR) is concerned about reports that outpatient radiology services at the Royal Adelaide Hospital will be privatised. RANZCR CEO, Ms Natalia Vukolova, said,...
Radiation Oncology
23 June 2017

Updated Faculty of Radiation Oncology Guidelines for Informed Consent

The Faculty of Radiation Oncology has recently updated the Faculty of Radiation Oncology Guidelines for Informed Consent. This document provides guidance when seeking patients’ consent to receive radiation treatment. It...
Clinical Radiology Radiation Oncology
16 June 2017

RANZCR Election Priorities 2017: Policies to support a world-class health system in New Zealand

For the 2017 New Zealand general election The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Radiologists is calling on all political parties to support investment in our health system. The recommendations outlined are the key...
Radiation Oncology
13 June 2017

Experts concerned men with Prostate Cancer not informed of all treatment options

Cancer experts and patient advocacy groups are using Men’s Health Week 2017 to highlight the issue that many Australian men diagnosed with prostate cancer are not being fully informed of all available treatment options –...
Clinical Radiology
17 May 2017

TGA Alert – Meditech Ultrasound Gel

The College wishes to bring to the attention of members a safety advisory alert from the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) regarding Meditech ultrasound gel.   Click here to read the article: Safety advisory - risk of...
Clinical Radiology
10 May 2017

Disappointing Budget for Diagnostic Imaging Patients

The Federal Government has delivered a disappointing Budget for diagnostic imaging patients. The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Radiologists (RANZCR) is very disappointed that the Government has failed to...
Radiation Oncology
08 May 2017

Funding for advanced Radiation Therapy Facility in South Australia

The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Radiologists (RANZCR) welcomes the Government’s announcement of the first proton therapy centre expected to be operational in South Australia by 2020. Radiation therapy is a...
Clinical Radiology Radiation Oncology
08 May 2017

NZ Doctors required for MCNZ Professional Conduct Committees

The Medical Council of New Zealand (MCNZ) are calling for doctors to sit on their Professional Conduct Committees. The MCNZ's principal purpose is to protect the health and safety of the public by providing mechanisms to...
Radiation Oncology
08 May 2017

Consultation: Imaging in Radiation Oncology – A RANZCR Consensus White Paper

The Faculty published the Imaging in Radiation Oncology – a RANZCR Consensus White Paper in 2014, with the aim to identify and document appropriate imaging in the radiotherapeutic management of patients with cancer based on...
Radiation Oncology
04 May 2017

RANZCR Radiation Oncologist A/Prof Shalini Vinod to represent the Faculty at ESTRO Meeting

The European Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology (ESTRO) is hosting its third joint ESTRO-RANZCR session at the forthcoming meeting in Vienna from 5-9 May 2017. As part of the second MOU signed between ESTRO and...