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BCRS Presidency Transition
The BCRS would like to thank Dr. Simon Bicknell as he completes his two-year term as President. “Two years has come and gone surprisingly quickly, perhaps too quickly. To say that they have been unusual years would be an understatement and not the way I expected to spend my presidency.” The BCRS welcomes Dr. Charlotte Yong-Hing,…
COVID-19: Safe Guidelines for Breast Imaging During the Pandemic
The Canadian Society for Breast Imaging, with support from the Canadian Association of Radiologists, has published Safe Guidelines for Breast Imaging During the Pandemic. These guidelines comply with recommendations for physical distancing to minimize the spread of COVID-19 and avoid significant impact on patients and staff. Read more… Infographic (downloadable)
COVID-19 and Quality
On July 23, 2020, the BC Patient Safety & Quality Council held a webinar, “COVID-19 Through a Quality Lens: Medical Imaging – A Person- and Family-Centred Approach to COVID-19”. Presenters included: Dr. Bruce Forster, Clinical Lead, Essential Imaging, BC Patient Safety & Quality Council and Head, Department of Radiology, University of British Columbia as well as Sarah Carriere, Acting Director, Health System…
Breast Cancer Awareness Month
In recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the CAR has created an electronic and print version poster, A Patient’s Journey Through Breast Cancer Screening. Read more…
The Value of Radiology, Part II
The Report – June 2019 This is the second report released by The Conference Board of Canada on the value of radiology in Canada. The previous report looked at key aspects and services provided by the Canadian radiology sector, demonstrating the importance of radiology to Canadian health care and regional economies. This report evaluates current…
Position Statement on Access to COVID-19 Vaccinations
Joint BCRS/CAMRT-BC Position Statement on Access to COVID-19 Vaccinations for Medical Imaging Professionals in BC The British Columbia Radiological Society (BCRS) and the British Columbia Chapter of the Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists (CAMRT-BC) welcome and support the BC government’s Vaccine Distribution Taskforce to guide the vaccine prioritization and distribution across the province. Read…
