Patient Safety: Page 2

MRI safety oversight: Gaps 'big enough to drive a truck through'
By Kate Madden Yee
MRI safety oversight is spotty at best, with gaps "big enough to drive a truck through," according to Tobias Gilk, founder of Gilk Radiology Consultants in Overland Park, KS.
June 5, 2024
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ARRS: How to manage the side effects of radiopharmaceuticals
By Liz Carey
Three clinical issues that may arise with theranostics treatments will require special provisions, according to a talk at ARRS 2024.
May 8, 2024
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WHO: AI use in low-income countries could be ‘dangerous’
By Will Morton
The WHO has issued a warning that the use of large generative AI models carries risks that low-income societies and health systems may not yet be prepared to address.
January 29, 2024
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Customized support reduces CT, MRI order errors
By Kate Madden Yee
Up to 44% of diagnostic errors are due to laboratory tests and radiology exams that were inappropriately ordered, according to new research.
January 4, 2024
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Radiographers struggle with communication, care for suicidal patients
By Amerigo Allegretto
Radiographers have difficulty communicating with and caring for patients who present for diagnostic imaging following suicide attempts, according to findings published September 5 in Radiography.
September 10, 2023
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Philips issues radiation warning for fluoroscopy, angiography systems
By Will Morton
Philips has issued an urgent field safety notice for several of its fluoroscopy and angiography systems due to the potential of foot switches becoming stuck in the active position, resulting in unintended radiation to patients.
August 24, 2023
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ISMRM: Online MRI safety screening reduces workflow delays
By Kate Madden Yee
TORONTO - Online screening for patient safety concerns prior to MR imaging effectively reduces workflow delays, according to poster research results presented June 6 at the International Society for Magnetic Resonance in Medicine (ISMRM) meeting.
June 6, 2023
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Philips joins healthcare safety coalition
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Royal Philips has joined a coalition to advance quality and safety in healthcare.
September 13, 2017
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ORSIF launches to promote radiation safety
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
A new radiation safety organization, the Organization for Occupational Radiation Safety in Interventional Fluoroscopy (ORSIF), has been launched.
April 6, 2015
Radisphere joins patient safety organization
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Radiology services provider Radisphere has joined Clarity Group's Patient Safety Organization.
June 4, 2012
HHS releases breach notification rules
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has issued new regulations that require healthcare providers, health plans, and other entities covered by HIPAA to notify individuals when their health information is breached.
August 19, 2009
New oncology trial consent form template developed
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Researchers have developed a new shorter and simpler consent form template for cancer patients invited to participate in phase I clinical trials.
July 27, 2009
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