Professional issues come under scrutiny at ECR 08

March 5, 2008 Professional issues come under scrutiny at ECR 08 Philip Ward ECR is well known for its state-of-the-art clinical lectures and refresher courses, but its professional challenge sessions also look set to generate plenty of interest in Vienna in March. Delegates will learn more about women in radiology, quality management, and teleradiology. Other plenary talks will concentrate on interactions between general practitioners and radiologists. "We need to start the dialogue and engage with other disciplines," said Prof. Dr. Maximilian Reiser, president of ECR 08. "GPs often order examinations, but their knowledge of radiation exposure and other topics may be poor. We need to know more about GPs' needs and make them aware of what we can offer them." Reiser wants ECR attendees to learn how an appropriate imaging examination can allow a GP to solve a patient's problem, avoiding the need for a patient to consult several specialists and facilitating earlier initiation of a suitable therapy. He also thinks GPs should know about the strengths and weaknesses of common procedures and give better information and advice to patients. Another serious challenge facing the profession is how to retain and maximize input from female radiologists. Speakers at a special session will discuss how to integrate family-friendly work patterns in radiology departments, how to be a good parent and academic radiologist, and how to cope with the unique circumstances facing East Europeans.

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