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' Recommendations for the Management of Axillary Adenopathy in Patients with Recent COVID-19Vaccinations -Update - March 23, 2021
The Canadian Association of Radiologists Statement on Access to COVID-19 Vaccination for Medical Imaging Professionals - December 16, 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
ACR guidelines on non-emergent imaging - March 30, 2020
COVID-19: Recommendations of the Medical Imaging Committee - Courtesy of the ARQ
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
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
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
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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