COVID-19

The Canadian Association of Radiologists (CAR) recognizes the important role that radiologists have in response to the unprecedented challenge of COVID-19. As healthcare providers working on the frontlines, the CAR is here to support our members. We are also committed to ensuring that patients receive the best care possible during these challenging times. COVID-19 is having a tremendous strain on medical imaging services and health human resources in our healthcare system. The CAR has been working with our affiliate partners to help provide support and access to valuable resources to help radiologists navigate this global pandemic and to build resilience in radiology now and in the future.

Included below is a series of position statements and reference articles that have been published throughout the course of the pandemic, which may assist you in your practices.

Position Statements

The Canadian Association of Radiologists Position Statement on Remote Reporting - November 8, 2021

The Canadian Society of Breast Imaging and Canadian Association of Radiologists' Revised Recommendations for the Management of Axillary Adenopathy in Patients with Recent COVID-19 Vaccinations - Updated July 2023

The Canadian Association of Radiologists Statement on Access to COVID-19 Vaccination for Medical Imaging Professionals - December 16, 2020

The Canadian Society of Thoracic Radiology (CSTR) and Canadian Association of Radiologists (CAR) Consensus Statement Regarding Chest Imaging in Suspected and Confirmed COVID-19 - May 8, 2020

Statement from Canadian Medical Protective Association in Relation to Informed Consent in COVID-19 Environment - April 20, 2020

Sonographers and COVID-19 - Courtesy of Sonography Canada - April 8, 2020

Canadian Society of Thoracic Radiology/CAR Joint Position Statement on COVID-19 - March 30, 2020

Mammography Accreditation Program Position Statement on Continuing Professional Development - March 30, 2020

Canadian Society of Breast Imaging /CAR Joint Position Statement on COVID-19 - March 16, 2020

Guidelines and Recommendations

Radiology Resilience Now and Beyond Report - October 5, 2020

Radiology Learners and COVID-19: New and After
Now and After - May 22, 2020

Emergency Radiology during the COVID-19 pandemic: CAR's Recommendations for Practice - May 21, 2020

COVID-19: Safe Guidelines for Breast
Imaging During the Pandemic - Courtesy of the CSBI,
May 12, 2020

Webinar: Resumption of Radiology Clinical Services - May 25, 2020

Radiology Resumption of Clinical Services - May 8, 2020

The Canadian Association for Interventional Radiology (CAIR) and Canadian Association of Radiologists (CAR) Guidelines for Interventional Radiology Procedures for the Patients with Suspected or Confirmed COVID-19 - May 8, 2020

The Canadian Society of Breast Imaging (CSBI) and the Canadian Association of Radiology (CAR) Guidelines for Breast Imaging during the COVID-19 Pandemic - April 2, 2020

ACR guidelines on non-emergent imaging - March 30, 2020

The Canadian Association of Radiologists (CAR) and the Canadian Society on Thoracic Radiology (CSTR) Recommendations on COVID-19 Management in Imaging Departments - March 25, 2020

COVID-19: Recommendations of the Medical Imaging Committee - Courtesy of the ARQ

Recommandations pour la pratique de l'echographie dans un hôpital accueillant des patients atteints de COVID-19 - Courtesy of the SFR

Public Health Agency of Canada and Health Canada Information

COVID-19: The Global Impact and the Role of the Radiologists in the Evolving Pandemic

Economic Support Programs

Pandemic Financial Insights: Market Update Webinar – June 25, 2020, courtesy of MDFM

Financial guidance for physicians during COVID-19 - Courtesy of MDFM

COVID-19 Analytics - courtesy of GE - April 7, 2020

Government Support During COVID-19 and What This Means For Radiologists – Courtesy of MNP, April 7, 2020

Government Economic Relief Measures for Canadian Businesses during COVID-19

MNP latest Tax Alert

COVID-19: Strategies for physicians facing reduced cash flow – Courtesy of MDFM and Scotiabank

COVID-19 financial support: What do Canadian physicians qualify for? - Courtesy of MDFM

Articles and Research

The Role of Emergency Radiology in COVID-19: From Preparedness to Diagnosis

COVID-19 What Can We Learn From Stories From the Trenches

COVID-19 Infection Early Lessons

CT Imaging and Differential Diagnosis of COVID-19

Loopholes in Current Infection Control and Prevention Practices Against COVID-19 in Radiology Department and Improvement Suggestions

Webinars and videos

COVID-19 Chest CT Findings: What you need to know - Dr. Carole Dennie

Radiology Department Preparedness for COVID-19: Radiology Scientific Expert Panel

Radiology Preparedness for COVID-19: Radiology Scientific Expert Review Panel - Video

Performance of radiologists in differentiating COVID-19 from viral pneumonia on chest CT

World leading geneticist and immunologist Josef Penninger on potential COVID-19 treatment

Other Resources

COVID-19 Breast Imaging Precautions Infographic - Courtesy of the CSBI, May 12, 2020

COVID-19 Resources - Courtesy of the RSNA

LES MANIPULATEURS RADIOS, la force de l'ombre en première ligne sur le front de la pandémie - Courtesy of the SFR

ISR COVID-19 resources for radiologists

COVID-19: What does the Evidence Say – Courtesy of CADTH

Maintaining your and your family’s well-being during a pandemic - Courtesy of CMA

The CAR continues to monitor the Public Health Agency of Canada and the World Health Organization regarding the spread of the disease. We are following the recommendations regarding social distancing and encouraging our staff members to work from home. We are working and available via email should you need to reach us at [email protected].

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