Open Forum Session

OF 21R - Ultrasound in a multidisciplinary approach

5 min

Chairperson's introduction

Rute Santos, Coimbra / Portugal

10 min

Collaborative pathways: integrating radiographers with radiologists

Adrian K. P. Lim, London / United Kingdom

To understand effective models and the benefits of collaborative ultrasound workflows between radiographers and radiologists.
To explore models of shared responsibility and communication in multidisciplinary imaging teams.
To recognise how integration enhances workflow efficiency and patient outcomes accuracy.

10 min

Expanding the scope of radiographers in Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS)

Therese Herlihy, Dublin / Ireland

To learn about the expanding roles and responsibilities of radiographers performing POCUS by understanding the possible clinical applications of POCUS in diverse care settings.
To explore the impact of radiographer-led POCUS on patient access and diagnostic timeliness, improving the potential of better health outcomes.
To identify the competencies required for radiographers to safely and effectively perform POCUS and the need for specific training and governance frameworks.

10 min

Radiographers within a multidisciplinary vascular lab

Daniela Cassar, Haz-Zebbug / Malta

To learn the specific roles radiographers undertake in vascular ultrasound and non-invasive vascular testing within a multidisciplinary team.
To appreciate the impact of team collaboration on vascular assessment accuracy and patient care.
To understand the technical and clinical skills required for radiographers working in vascular labs.

10 min

Ultrasound in primary healthcare

Francisco Javier Ordoñez Gil, Parla / Spain

To learn how radiographers deliver ultrasound services within primary healthcare settings.
To explore the role of ultrasound in improving access and early diagnosis in community care by reducing referrals in general practice.
To understand the operational challenges, enablers of implementing ultrasound in primary care and governance frameworks needed for safe practice in community-based ultrasound.

15 min

Open forum discussion