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Imaging and informed consent: What radiologists need to know to protect themselves
In radiology, a new invention emerges every day. But keeping up with the latest technologies is a very unfunny burden that befalls every doctor. Why? Physicians have a legal responsibility to inform their patients of all their diagnostic and treatment options. When they do not, they can be sued for violating the "reasonable patient rule" of their duty to obtain informed consent.
April 1, 2004
Parsons to lead ASRT in 2005-2006
The American Society of Radiologic Technologists has selected Catherine L. Parsons, R.T.(R)(M)(QM) as president-elect for the June 2005-June 2006 term. She will take office at the Albuquerque, NM, society's annual meeting in Dallas.
March 31, 2004
Prioritizing data with information life cycle management
Robert Terdeman of Rogers Communications shares how his Toronto group deployed an information life cycle management strategy, building a single information repository that serves multiple users and seamlessly matches information to the most appropriate storage resources.
March 31, 2004
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CBCN seeks input for rural breast cancer community Web site
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The Canadian Breast Cancer Network plans to launch a Web site for women and men in rural, remote locations who have breast cancer.
March 31, 2004
DOBI adds industry veterans
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Optical imaging developer DOBI Medical International has signed several new senior executives.
March 30, 2004
VitalWorks adds US Oncology site
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Radiology information systems provider VitalWorks has installed its RadConnect RIS at Texas Oncology in Dallas.
March 30, 2004
Miracor posts 2003 loss despite revenue gains
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Imaging services provider Miracor Diagnostics reported net revenue of $19.2 million in 2003, up 59% compared with the $12 million booked in 2002. For the year (end-December 31), the San Diego-based firm had a net loss of $1.7 million, compared with net income of $279,000 in 2002.
March 30, 2004
SIR screening finds many AAA cases
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
A national vascular disease screening program funded by the Society of Interventional Radiology has found that one out of every 20 persons screened has an abdominal aortic aneurysm, according to results presented today at the SIR annual meeting in Phoenix.
March 29, 2004
AuntMinnie.com Imaging Center Radiology Insider
By Jonathan S. Batchelor
March 28, 2004
Repair charges in five modalities show stability over three-year span
March 28, 2004
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Managing ultrasound ergonomics
Adopting ultrasound ergonomics policies that target prevention of work-related musculoskeletal injuries can prove invaluable, not just in improving staff morale, but in achieving bottom-line gains. Susan L. Murphey of Sound Ergonomics shares her strategy.
March 25, 2004
CMS issues interim final rule on self-referral
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has issued the second phase of its final regulations addressing physician referrals to entities with which they have a financial relationship.
March 24, 2004
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