BC Cancer Breast Tumour Group Biopsy Marker Clip Recommendation
Due to possible delays in surgeries due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and to reduced exposure, the BC Cancer BTG is highly recommending… Read more…
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Health Authority COVID-19 Guidance for Physicians
Links to Health Authority pages for Health Professionals and other medical staff Fraser Health Authority Information for employees of Fraser Health Interior Health Authority Health Care Professionals Northern Health Authority Daily Medical Staff Updates Provincial Health. Services Authority Resources for Health Professionals Vancouver Coastal Health For Health Professionals – Physician’s updates Vancouver Island Health Authority…
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Guidance documents re: non-urgent imaging
The intent of these document is to provide medical guidance in determining non-urgent exams. However, each case may require clinical review before it is postponed.These guides are an evolving work and will be updated accordingly. ACR guidelines on non-emergent imaging March 18: UPDATED Lower Mainland Medical Imaging Non-Urgent Exam Guidance
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BCRS Supports Gender Equality
CARJ “Diversity in Canadian Radiology: Success Requires Leadership Commitment” by Charlotte J. Yong-Hing, MD FRCPC and Michael N. Patlas, MD, FRCPC, FASER, FCAR, FSAR. Read more… After years of noticing a concerning gender gap in her field of medicine, BC Cancer radiologist Dr Charlotte Yong-Hing is spearheading a project to influence more women to apply…
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UPDATE: Health Care Changes in Alberta
Broadcast message to BCRS members from Dr. Simon Bicknell, President – Sent March 19, 2020 To All Members: BC radiologists are once again raising concerns to the BCRS as Alberta announced the early termination of contracts for radiology groups providing service to Calgary and Edmonton hospitals on March 16th. This announcement highlights a disturbing trend…
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Closing the Feedback Loop
BC Women’s Hospital has implemented a new feedback loop for radiologists. A memo from Dr. Chantal Mayer, Perinatologist from BC Women’s Hospital, regarding a change in the feedback loop for radiologists who refer patients to BC Women’s based on concerning ultrasound findings was sent in mid-November as a broadcast message. Also included was a form for…
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8th International Day of Radiology – November 8, 2019
The International Day of Radiology, spearheaded by the European Society of Radiology and supported by many other imaging organizations, is coming up on November 8th. This year’s theme is ‘Sports Imaging’ and it gives us a chance as Radiologists to remind our physician colleagues, administrators and the general public about the huge role that imaging…
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Coming soon! 9th International Day of Radiology – November 8, 2020
8th International Day of Radiology – November 8, 2019 A Focus on Sports Imaging. Radiologists are the physician specialists who interpret x-rays, ultrasounds, CT, MR , nuclear medicine and PET scans, and who also perform interventional procedures such as biopsies and image guided catheter based treatments for cancer. This November 8th is the International Day…
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Radiologist, Part-time – Downtown Vancouver
Radiologist Vancouver, BC At Downtown Radiology, we are proud to provide exceptional diagnostic imaging services for over 30 years. Our fully digital imaging centers serve the Greater Vancouver area. Currently we are seeking a Part-Time radiologist to join our dynamic team. We perform fluoroscopy, ultrasound and general radiography, mammography and BMD. Read more
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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…
