Welcome to RADical opinions where we feature thought-provoking insights and expert perspectives on the latest trends and developments in medical imaging. This section is dedicated to sharing the voices of leading professionals, researchers, and innovators who are shaping the future of diagnostic imaging. Dive into their articles to explore cutting-edge ideas, debates, and visionary concepts that push the boundaries of our field. Join the conversation and stay informed with RADical opinions.
As resource pressures continue in emergency departments across the country, patients with relatively minor injuries are increasingly redirected to minor injuries units or triaged by specialist nursing teams with the power to request and review imaging services. While this has real benefits in terms of reducing waiting times and focusing emergency resources on the most […]
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Radiology is considered to be a connective thread throughout the whole continuum of care in breast cancer, and the first imaging step on the pathway. Radiologists have the initial responsibility of detecting breast cancer and play the critical role of breaking the news that it has been detected, as well as preparing the patient for […]
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Artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionising the field of radiology, but making the leap into selecting, purchasing, and implementing an AI solution can be a daunting prospect for even the most sophisticated of clinical practices. There are many factors that can influence purchasing decisions; here we provide some crucial points to think about when comparing or […]
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As the largest employer in the UK and one of the most comprehensive public health systems globally, the National Health Service (NHS) has always had unique challenges in workforce recruitment and retention. These challenges exist across every department, but in 2023, amidst the myriad of headlines concerning the NHS’s workforce issues, it appears they are […]
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Maybe you’ve heard or seen the acronym SGRT (surface guided radiotherapy) around over the last few years and equate it with a clever way of treating patients in DIBH, well there’s a lot more to SGRT than that. SGRT is rapidly becoming standard of care worldwide. If you can treat it on a linac you […]
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Technology and PACS has never stood still, constantly evolving, and none more so than at present. Integrated Care System (ICS) are part of a fundamental shift in the way the health and care system are organised across the NHS in England. Following several decades during which the emphasis was on organisational autonomy, competition and the […]
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