Below you will find an index of position statements and submissions produced by RANZCR as part of our work to advocate for the clinical radiology and radiation oncology professions. Search by keyword and use the filters to find what you're looking for.
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RANZCR is supportive of the intent and direction of the proposed changes to the regulation of software as a medical device, but has some concerns and recommendations regarding some specific areas including: classification;...
RANZCR welcomes the recommendations from the Diagnostic Medicine Clinical Committee (DMCC) including the proposed introduction of Clinical Decision Support (CDS). RANZCR believes it is imperative that any work to progress...
The recommendations provided in the Vascular Clinical Committee report offer a starting point to further strengthen the MBS for vascular and interventional radiology and ensure that contemporary practice and models of care are...
RANZCR strongly supports the creation of a Responsible Innovation Organisation to assist with the management of the human rights implications of AI, and believes Australia needs to embed an ethical approach to use of AI at...
This policy statement documents the position taken by the Faculty of Clinical Radiology, on the advice of the Breast Imaging Advisory Committee, regarding the imaging of breast implant associated anaplastic large cell lymphoma...
The Faculty of Clinical Radiology has provided a consultation response on the NZ Stroke Clot Retrieval Action Plan. With the exception of the training requirements for endovascular clot retrieval, the FCR supports the proposed...
RANZCR sees merit in the Shared Debt Recovery Scheme but believes that it is geared more toward general practice and is not an ideal fit for the radiology or radiation oncology sectors.
RANZCR strongly supports the adoption of eReferral in radiology. Secure electronic networks can improve how clinical and administrative information is exchanged between healthcare providers, resulting in better delivery of...
1. Imaging of Head and Neck
Recommendation 1: Consolidate x-ray items for petrous temporal bone (items 57906 and 57909) with mastoid bone (items 57920 and 57923).
1. Imaging of Head and Neck: RANZCR supports this...
Following consultation with key standing committees across both clinical radiology and radiation oncology, RANZCR provides the following feedback.
1. Multidisciplinary nature of procedures for pain management
Pain management...
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