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The News and Media section of the website provides the latest information on activities within the College, and the clinical radiology and radiation oncology professions.

Clinical Radiology Radiation Oncology
08 May 2018

Budget Impact - A Missed Opportunity For Patients

The Turnbull Government has delivered another disappointing budget for the radiology and radiation oncology sectors. Dr Lance Lawler, President of The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Radiologists (RANZCR), said...
Clinical Radiology
17 April 2018

Radiologists Working Harder and For Longer, New Data in Census Reveals

New figures show that radiologists are working even harder, staying in the profession longer and continuing to devote the vast majority of their time to direct patient care. The 2016 Clinical Radiology Workforce Census...
Clinical Radiology
16 April 2018

RANZCR Welcomes Reports of Potential MRI Medicare Rebate for Prostate Cancer Patients

The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Radiologists (RANZCR) is welcoming reports of a new Medicare rebate in the forthcoming Federal budget to help fund Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) scans for prostate cancer....
Clinical Radiology
05 April 2018

Three New Member Consultations - Quality and Standards

The College has released three new member consultations under the Quality and Standards umbrella.   Second Opinions in Medical Imaging Critical Test Result Notification Second Opinions by Clinical Radiologists - Role in...
Clinical Radiology
03 April 2018

Computed Tomography and Radiation Risks Update

In 2010 the Faculty of Clinical Radiology (FCR) developed a Position Statement on Computed Tomography and Radiation Risk to give guidance on radiation risk and using As Low As Reasonably Achievable Doses (ALARA principle). In...
Clinical Radiology
28 March 2018

New Member Consultation: Quality Imaging in Acute Stroke Management

The Faculty of Clinical Radiology is seeking member feedback on the Position Statement on Quality Imaging in Acute Stroke Management. This Position Statement, developed by the Acute Stroke Working Group on behalf of Faculty...
14 March 2018

Iodinated Contrast Media Guideline Update

The Iodinated Contrast Media Guideline is intended to assist RANZCR, its staff, Fellows, members and other individuals involved in the administration of iodinated contrast media to patients undergoing medical imaging...
Clinical Radiology
13 March 2018

RANZCR Welcomes Senate Inquiry’s Recommendations for Diagnostic Imaging

The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Radiologists (RANZCR) welcomes the findings of the Senate Inquiry into the availability and accessibility of diagnostic imaging equipment, such as CT and MRI machines. The...
12 March 2018

Specialist Training Program Expression of Interest NOW Open Tuesday 13 March 2018

The Department of Health has now confirmed the Expression of Interest (EOI) online process for new Specialist Training Program (STP) Positions (excluding Integrated Rural Training Pipeline Positions) is now open from 9am...
Clinical Radiology
07 March 2018

RANZCR reiterates calls for end to Medicare Freeze

The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Radiologists (RANZCR) today welcomes the pledge by the Australian Greens to end the 20-year freeze on Medicare radiology rebates and urges the other major political parties to...