Refresher Course: Radiographers

RC 1914 - Enhancing skills in diagnostic image assessment

March 1, 12:30 - 13:30 CET

5 min
Chairpersons' introduction
15 min
Opportunities to improve image evaluation in radiographic imaging
  1. To outline current methods for evaluating radiographic image quality.
  2. To discuss the factors affecting observer performance during image appraisal tasks.
  3. To discuss opportunities for improving radiographic image evaluation.
15 min
Ultrasound image interpretation: knowledge and criteria for diagnostic images
  1. To outline the essential knowledge required when interpreting ultrasound images effectively.
  2. To explain the criteria for defining the acceptability of ultrasound images.
  3. To discuss common pitfalls in ultrasound imaging.
15 min
Contemporary methods for ensuring diagnostic imaging in CT/MRI
  1. To provide a basic overview of CT and MRI imaging principles.
  2. To discuss opportunities for improving image quality in CT and MRI, which may improve diagnostic accuracy.
  3. To outline remaining image quality challenges in CT / MRI.
10 min
Panel discussion: Is diagnostic image quality truly meeting clinical needs?