Open Forum Session
OF 21R - Ultrasound in a multidisciplinary approach
Lectures
1
Chairperson's introduction
05:00Rute Santos, Coimbra / PT
2
Collaborative pathways: integrating radiographers with radiologists
10:00Adrian K. P. Lim, London / UK
3
Expanding the scope of radiographers in Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS)
10:00Therese Herlihy, Dublin / IE
4
Radiographers within a multidisciplinary vascular lab
10:00Daniela Cassar, Haz-Zebbug / MT
5
Ultrasound in primary healthcare
10:00Francisco Javier Ordoñez Gil, Parla / ES
6
Open forum discussion
15:00Open forum discussion
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