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UBC Radiology Grand Rounds to resume virtually
Virtual Grand Rounds begins at noon on Wednesday Sept 16, 2020 at 12:00pm with a talk by Dr. Jason Chew on Neuroimaging of COVID. Grand Rounds will continue on-line only for the Fall, as attendance has literally doubled or tripled with this format. Please see the schedule here
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…
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…
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…
CSBI and CAR Guidelines for Breast Imaging during the COVID-19 Pandemic
April 2, 2020 Universal precautions should be taken to protect health care workers from infection or disease spread during breast imaging procedures, particularly mammography, breast ultrasound, breast MRI and breast intervention procedures, such as biopsy, during the pandemic outbreak of COVID- 19 in Canada. Read more…
