COVID-19
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CAR Board springs into Action – Radiology Taskforce set to respond to post pandemic scenarios
COVID-19: What radiologists are saying
Thanks for taking the time to complete our second survey on the response to COVID-19. The second survey that was sent on March 30th provides further insights into how hospitals, the health system and members are responding to the pandemic. Read More
The Canadian Association of Radiologists (CAR) and the Canadian Society on Thoracic Radiology (CSTR) Recommendations on COVID-19 Management in Imaging Departments
The purpose of these recommendations is to provide guidance and information to the radiology community regarding the safe conduct of imaging and image-guided intervention in patients with suspected or confirmed COVID-19 infection. For more information regarding image-guided procedures you can refer to specific guidelines issued by the CAIR and the CAR. Read More
The Role of Radiologists in COVID-19: Recommended Workflow in Diagnosis
By Dr. Michael Patlas MD, FRCP, FASER FCAR FSAR
These are difficult times for our healthcare system as a global pandemic sweeps the world. Reports of confirmed cases are on a steady incline and every day we are hearing more and more stories on impacted nations including our own. Radiologists have an important role to play in the diagnosis and assessment of the coronavirus (COVID-19). Read More
Canadian Society of Thoracic Radiology and the Canadian Association of Radiologists’ Statement on COVID -19
A normal chest CT scan cannot exclude the diagnosis of COVID-19 especially for patients with recent onset of symptoms. According to the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) and the World Health Organization (WHO), the final diagnosis of COVID-19 infection should be confirmed by a positive RT-PCR test. Read More
MAP extending CPD cycles by 6 months
With the evolving COVID-19 situation, many conferences have and are being cancelled. We acknowledge and understand that many of the medical professionals affected may not have access to the required continuing professional development (CPD) credits to maintain the MAP approved status in the coming months. Read More
Continuing Professional Development Update – the CAR has you covered!
In an effort to ensure that our members remain at the forefront of medical imaging healthcare and maintain as well as enhance their proficiencies, the CAR is working diligently with the Royal College to devise strategies for compliance with respect to the Maintenance of Certification (MOC) requirements. Read More