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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…
President’s Letter – October 6, 2020
Sent on behalf of Dr. Simon Bicknell, President, BC Radiological Society. It is indeed interesting times as we head to a snap election in BC on October 24th amongst another expected COVID-19 surge, while in medical imaging we are still attempting to get caught from the first wave. Well, that is just to get back…
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
President’s Letters
October 6, 2020 It is indeed interesting times as we head to a snap election in BC on October 24th amongst another expected COVID-19 surge, while in medical imaging we are still attempting to get caught from the first wave. Well, that is just to get back to the pre-COVID wait lists. Read more… July…
Ultrasound Providers Survey: The Feasibility of the Structured First Trimester Anatomical Assessment
BC radiologists with an interest in obstetric ultrasound healthcare are invited to complete this 5-minute, anonymous survey compiled by co-prinicipal authors, Jo-Ann Johnson, MD from the University of Calgary, and Cindy Kao MD, from the University of Alberta. Read the protocol for the survey here
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…
