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On June 8, 2018 the Canadian Association of Radiologists (CAR) hosted a symposium to discuss Clinical Decision Support (CDS) systems and how they could be implemented in Canada. CDS provides referring front-line physicians, such as general practitioners and emergency physicians, access to the latest referral guidelines ensuring the right tests are ordered the first time. The meeting was a success with over 40 people in attendance. There was participation from various provincial health authorities, the College of Family Physicians of Canada, the Canadian Association of Emergency Physicians, Choosing Wisely Canada, Canadian Health Infoway, the Canadian Institute for Health Information, the CAR Referral Guidelines Working group as well as our corporate partners and some vendors specific to the CDS market.  The keynote speaker, Dr. Denis Remedios, representing the Royal College of Radiology, travelled from England to impart his knowledge and experience with CDS systems and delivered an engaging and informative presentation on the current state of diagnostic imaging guidelines and rollout of a singular CDS structure across the UK. The CAR’s main objective was to receive expert guidance on integrating referral guidelines into CDS. The discussions that took place and available research on CDS demonstrate that CDS systems will guide more appropriate patient care. More appropriate does not mean less care, it means having the right care provided initially. More appropriate care also means better access to timely care. Timeliness manifests itself not only for the individual but also by decreasing wait-times for Canadians. The benefits to patients and physicians are clear. Patients receiving appropriate care leads to improved patient outcomes, reduced congestion in hospitals and medical imaging clinics and produces greater value for the system. CDS systems can also empower physicians by offering increased options for diagnostic imaging in helping to treat patients with uncommon cases. The outcomes for the meeting include the CAR playing a leadership role in facilitating implementation of a comprehensive diagnostic imaging CDS system in Canada. There will be challenges in introducing a singular CDS solution into the Canadian health care market: however, in the coming months the CAR will engage stakeholders in the process to develop a strategy for CDS integration, which can be viable. Dr. Martin Reed Chair, Referral Guidelines Working Group

Profiling a radiologist who bridges the gap between medicine and humanity! Dr. Kari Visscher is a radiologist specializing in Musculoskeletal Imaging. She recently completed a fellowship in Ottawa and will be working as a staff radiologist at Cambridge Memorial Hospital, Cambridge, Ontario starting in July 2018. Read More

Are you interested in making a difference in radiology in Canada? Want to be more involved with national initiatives impacting your profession? The CAR is seeking individuals to come forward and express their interest in becoming part of the CAR Board of Directors. There are two available positions for Ontario and Saskatchewan. Read More

In the coming month, the CAR will be establishing a membership working group. The purpose of this working group is to help in enhancing the value proposition of membership and to offer valuable input from our members into future initiatives. The time commitment would be limited to approximately one hour per month. There would be exceptions for larger projects and campaigns. If you are interest, we want to hear from you. Please forward your information to nst-pierre@car.ca.

Earlier this month, the CAR joined the International Society for Quality in Health Care (ISQua). ISQua is an essential resource for policy makers, leading patient safety agencies, health care workers and various health professional around the world. By joining ISQua, the CAR is continuing its ongoing commitment to providing high quality accreditation services for mammography in Canada. Read More

  The CAR is developing a customized learning management system (LMS), exclusively available to its members. The platform will feature innovative eLearning opportunities from global leaders in radiology on emerging trends and technologies, ways to improve patient care, strengthen leadership and business acumen in radiology. The CPD activities on the platform will equip CAR members with the information, knowledge, and strategies needed to advance the radiology profession. Read More

Dr. Ohle, an emergency physician at Health Science North, Sudbury, is requesting your participation in a multi-disciplinary survey of emergency medicine physicians, cardiologists, vascular surgeons, cardiothoracic surgeons and radiologists titled: a clinical prediction rule for acute aortic dissection: a multi-disciplinary national survey. Read More

Congratulations to our newest members of the CAR Board of Directors! Please welcome the following individuals as your national representatives: Dr. Lindsay Cherpak Dr. Marta Hernanz-Schulman Dr. Daniel Petrie Dr. Pierre Bourgouin Read More

By Bruce B. Forster MSc, MD, FRCPC Professor and Head Department of Radiology UBC Faculty of Medicine The above is a common response of physicians as a whole, not just radiologists, and yet negotiation is something that we all do every day, with parties ranging from members of our practice group, referring MDs, nurse/technologists/clerks, patients, administrators, government, vendors….and family members!  And not uncommonly the party with whom we negotiate, at work at least, is equipped with considerable knowledge of the art and science of negotiation, putting us at a significant disadvantage. Read More

The CAR recognized the inaugural class of Fellows of the Canadian Association of Radiologists. Recognition as a Fellow of the CAR demonstrates a history of service to the Association and the profession of radiology as a whole. Read More

Please join us in welcoming Natalie St-Pierre, Director, Marketing and Communications to the CAR team. Natalie is a seasoned professional with over 18 years’ experience in the healthcare field and a depth of knowledge in marketing, communications and advocacy. Formerly employed in senior management roles with the Canadian Association of Physician Assistants and Canadian Blood Services Read More

Tired of searching through hundreds of random job postings to find your next opportunity?  Maybe you are an employer looking to find the best and brightest out there? Your search is about to become a whole lot easier with the CAR’s re-launched RAD Careers. Read More