Journal of the American College of Radiology : JACR
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The Society of Breast Imaging and the Education Committee of the ACR Breast Commission conducted a survey of breast imaging fellowship programs to determine the status of fellowship curricula, help identify strengths and potential areas for improvement, and assess the current demand for fellowship programs. ⋯ Breast imaging fellowships are currently in higher demand than in the past. Most fellowship programs provide training in the key imaging modalities and interventional procedures. Potential gaps in training for many programs include the practice audit, quality control procedures, breast positioning, and mammography technical factors.
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Practice Guideline
ACR appropriateness criteria management of vertebral compression fractures.
This is an updated review of management of vertebral compression fracture for both benign osteoporotic and malignant causes. Vertebral compression fracture radiologic imaging evaluation is discussed. A literature review is provided of current indications for vertebral augmentation with percutaneous vertebroplasty and kyphoplasty as well as medical management. ⋯ The ACR Appropriateness Criteria are evidence-based guidelines for specific clinical conditions that are reviewed every 3 years by a multidisciplinary expert panel. The guideline development and review include an extensive analysis of current medical literature from peer-reviewed journals and the application of a well-established consensus methodology (modified Delphi) to rate the appropriateness of imaging and treatment procedures by the panel. In those instances in which evidence is lacking or not definitive, expert opinion may be used to formulate recommendations for imaging or treatment.
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The aim of this study was to assess the effect of communication skills training on radiology trainees' (1) comfort with communicating directly with patients and family members about unexpected or difficult diagnoses ("bad news"), radiologic errors, and radiation risks and (2) attitudes about disclosing radiologic errors directly to patients and their families. ⋯ This program provides effective communication training for radiology trainees. Many trainees desire more such programs.