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Diagnostic imaging in the 1950s

A most significant publication was the Mackenzie Davidson Memorial Lecture of 1956 given by the American paediatric radiologist John … See more

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Guidance for non-medical referrers to radiology

WEB4 January 2019. POSITION STATEMENT. POSITION STATEMENT. Training and governance requirements for Non-Medical Referrers to Radiology (NMR) Introduction. …

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X-rays and their safety

WEBA medical x-ray or scan is a safe procedure and will be fully justified by a trained practitioner (usually a radiologist or radiographer) to ensure there will be a net benefit to the patient. …

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Latest Health News

WEBAuntMinnie News. 01 MAY 2024. United Imaging’s 5T MRI system cleared by FDA. Read more. 01 MAY 2024. Blackford and MedCognetics enter partnership. Read more. 01 …

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Joint position statement on medical imaging exposure and …

WEB4 July 2023. Joint position statement on medical imaging exposure and radiation safety for patients. The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) and the British Institute of Radiology …

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Professionalism in healthcare – BIR Blog

WEBAnna van der Gaag, Chair, Health and Care Professions Council, explores the link between multidisciplinary teams and thriving professionalism. The most recent …

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Patient contact shielding guidance

WEBThe British Institute of Radiology has published evidence-based guidance on why contact shielding for patients is no longer needed during most X-rays, CT scans and …

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BIR and UKHSA issue joint position statement

WEBThe UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) and the British Institute of Radiology (BIR) issued a joint position statement that supports the view that the decision to …

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Online radiation protection training for cardiologists

WEBThis online training, developed by the BIR’s Radiation Protection Special Interest Group (SIG), led by Chair, Peter Hiles, meets the mandatory requirement for all trainee …

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BIR AI and Innovations

WEBBIR AI and Innovations. The AI and Innovations SIG (previously known as the Clinical Intelligence and Informatics SIG) is a stimulating forum for everyone working with and …

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NEW IRMER guidance published

WEBNew IRMER guidance published. The BIR has been involved in a working party to produce new guidance on IR (ME)R Implications for clinical practice in diagnostic imaging, …

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Support for Radionuclides for Health campaign

WEB16 January 2023. The BIR is delighted to support a campaign organised by Radionuclides for Health UK which advocates the establishment of a stable UK supply of radionuclides …

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A guide to understanding the implications of the Ionising

WEB3 www.rcr.ac.uk Foreword The Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposure) Regulations (IR(ME)R) 2000 is legislation which provides a framework intended to protect patients …

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AI Essentials webinar series

WEBThe British Institute of Radiology in partnership with Health Education England NHS Digital Academy brings you the freely available webinar series Artificial Intelligence Education …

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Free access to Medline and CINAHL research databases

WEB2 September 2015. Free access to MEDLINE and CINAHL research databases. We are delighted to offer all BIR members a free trial to unlimited access to the complete …

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EMF Risk Assessments

WEBRisk Assessments. The Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 require employers to carry out risk assessments covering all risks in the workplace. This …

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Guidance on using shielding on patients for diagnostic …

WEBGuidance on using shielding on patients for diagnostic radiology applications 6 Chapter 1 Introduction 1.1 Background The use of shielding, generally in the form of lead rubber, …

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