Open Forum Session - Jointly organised by the Radiology Trainees Forum (RTF) and Young ESR Committee

OF 14Y - Embracing error culture

February 28, 12:30 - 13:30 CET

5 min
Chairpersons' introduction
Fiona Karola Elisabeth Mankertz, Greifswald / Germany
Nadine Christina Bayerl, Erlangen / Germany
10 min
Errors and discrepancies in radiology: why we don’t always get it right
Adrian Brady, Cork / Ireland
  1. To learn about the various cognitive and perceptual errors that can impact diagnostic accuracy in radiology.
  2. To appreciate the significance of recognising and addressing radiologist errors to improve radiologist skills and patient outcomes.
  3. To understand techniques to prevent and mitigate errors in radiological workplaces.
10 min
Building a culture of safety: encouraging error reporting and management
Sana Boudabbous, Geneva / Switzerland
  1. To learn how to implement and maintain a non-punitive environment that encourages error reporting among radiologists.
  2. To appreciate the role of leadership and organisational culture in fostering a culture of safety and transparency.
  3. To understand the practical steps and tools necessary for developing a robust error reporting and management system.
10 min
Future perspectives: technological advances and their role in reducing radiology errors
Georg Langs, Vienna / Austria
  1. To learn how advanced technologies can assist in reducing diagnostic errors in radiology.
  2. To appreciate the potential and limitations of technology in improving diagnostic accuracy and workflow efficiency.
  3. To understand the challenges and considerations in integrating new technologies into medical practice and their impact on the role of the radiologist.
10 min
Perception of error culture and management in radiology: insights from Europe
Nadine Christina Bayerl, Erlangen / Germany
Fiona Karola Elisabeth Mankertz, Greifswald / Germany
  1. To learn how errors are handled across European radiology departments.
  2. To appreciate differences among countries and health systems.
  3. To understand potential challenges related to the function of different health systems across Europe.
15 min
Open forum discussion: How can we shape the future of error culture hand-in-hand?