ESR MR Safety and Quality Working Group Session
MR 17 - MR safety: towards a practical approach for the European reality
Lectures
1
Chairperson's introduction
05:00Anna Pichiecchio, Pavia / IT
2
The MR safety landscape in Europe: results of the ESR survey
15:00Francesco Santini, Basel / CH
3
To scan or not to scan: maximising patient benefit with a practical MR safety approach
20:00Isabella Maria Björkman-Burtscher, Gothenburg / SE
4
Standardising MR safety through nationally certified education: the Austrian experience
20:00Siegfried Trattnig, Vienna / AT
5 min
Chairperson's introduction
Anna Pichiecchio, Pavia / Italy
15 min
The MR safety landscape in Europe: results of the ESR survey
Francesco Santini, Basel / Switzerland
1. To learn about the current state of MR safety practices and guidelines in Europe based on the comprehensive survey conducted by the ESR MR Safety and Quality Working Group.
2. To appreciate the challenges and variations in MR safety protocols across different European countries and gain insights into the common trends and areas for improvement.
3. To understand the importance of harmonising MR safety standards in Europe and the potential impact on patient safety and outcomes.
2. To appreciate the challenges and variations in MR safety protocols across different European countries and gain insights into the common trends and areas for improvement.
3. To understand the importance of harmonising MR safety standards in Europe and the potential impact on patient safety and outcomes.
20 min
To scan or not to scan: maximising patient benefit with a practical MR safety approach
Isabella Maria Björkman-Burtscher, Gothenburg / Sweden
1. To learn a practical approach for assessing the risks and benefits of MR scans on an individual patient basis, considering various factors such as patient history, indications, and specific safety considerations.
2. To analyse decision-making in cases with incomplete safety information.
3. To formulate strategies and recommendations for implementing a practical MR safety approach in clinical practice, ensuring maximum patient benefit while minimising risks.
2. To analyse decision-making in cases with incomplete safety information.
3. To formulate strategies and recommendations for implementing a practical MR safety approach in clinical practice, ensuring maximum patient benefit while minimising risks.
20 min
Standardising MR safety through nationally certified education: the Austrian experience
Siegfried Trattnig, Vienna / Austria
1. To learn about the Austrian experience in developing and implementing a nationally certified education programme for MR safety, including the curriculum, training requirements, and outcomes.
2. To appreciate the benefits of standardised MR safety education in improving patient safety, reducing errors, and enhancing the competence and confidence of healthcare professionals involved in MR imaging.
3. To understand the challenges, strategies, and lessons learned from the Austrian model and its potential applicability in other healthcare systems aiming to standardise MR safety education.
2. To appreciate the benefits of standardised MR safety education in improving patient safety, reducing errors, and enhancing the competence and confidence of healthcare professionals involved in MR imaging.
3. To understand the challenges, strategies, and lessons learned from the Austrian model and its potential applicability in other healthcare systems aiming to standardise MR safety education.