BIR recognises notable contributions to radiology

Consultant radiologist at Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust Dr Giles Maskell was given the BIR/Aidence Mayneord Award at the BIR Annual Congress in September. Prior to receiving the award Dr Maskell gave the eponymous lecture on ‘Practising radiology’, a subject that echoed the theme of the congress this year of ‘Looking back to the future: 125 years of BIR’.

In an engaging talk, Dr Maskell reflected on the myriad changes in the role of the radiologist, from Röntgen’s first x-ray of his wife’s hand through to AI, with many procedures that were undertaken 20 years ago now obsolete. He reflected on the public perception of the diagnostic radiologist and called for more under-standing that a diagnosis is not always obvious and it is rare that the public recognises this. Dr Maskell described the changing relationship between the patient and the radiologist, which often is not as strong as that between clinician and radiologist, and reflected on the challenge of the rising demand for imaging, with high resolution images revealing more incidental findings. He felt hopeful that better methods of giving feedback and improved teamwork have benefited the profession.

Dr Maskell said: “I am honoured to receive this award and it was a pleasure to deliver this lecture in this special anniversary year for the BIR.”

This award is sponsored by Aidence, whose chief commercial officer Victor Groothengel presented the award along with BIR past president Dr Sri Redla.

Picture: Dr Giles Maskell (right) with Dr Sri Redla and Aidence chief commercial officer Victor Groothengel.

Published on page 22 of the December 2022 issue of RAD Magazine.