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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
25 July 2017

Two new RANZCR Submissions available for members viewing

The College has recently released two new submissions to the MBS Diagnostic Imaging Clinical Committee.   Please view the RANZCR Submission to the MBS Diagnostic Imaging Clinical Committee Report on Knee Imaging...
Clinical Radiology Radiation Oncology
20 July 2017

Trainees Committee Nominations for 2018 - Closing Soon

The call for nominations for trainees to join the Clinical Radiology Trainees Committee (CRTC) and the Radiation Oncology Trainees Committee (ROTC) will be closing on Monday 24 July 2017 at 4:00pm AEST.   Trainees are...
Clinical Radiology
26 June 2017

Radiology Training in South Australia

The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Radiologists (RANZCR) is concerned about reports that outpatient radiology services at the Royal Adelaide Hospital will be privatised. RANZCR CEO, Ms Natalia Vukolova, said,...
Radiation Oncology
23 June 2017

Updated Faculty of Radiation Oncology Guidelines for Informed Consent

The Faculty of Radiation Oncology has recently updated the Faculty of Radiation Oncology Guidelines for Informed Consent. This document provides guidance when seeking patients’ consent to receive radiation treatment. It...
Clinical Radiology Radiation Oncology
16 June 2017

RANZCR Election Priorities 2017: Policies to support a world-class health system in New Zealand

For the 2017 New Zealand general election The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Radiologists is calling on all political parties to support investment in our health system. The recommendations outlined are the key...
Radiation Oncology
13 June 2017

Experts concerned men with Prostate Cancer not informed of all treatment options

Cancer experts and patient advocacy groups are using Men’s Health Week 2017 to highlight the issue that many Australian men diagnosed with prostate cancer are not being fully informed of all available treatment options –...
Clinical Radiology
17 May 2017

TGA Alert – Meditech Ultrasound Gel

The College wishes to bring to the attention of members a safety advisory alert from the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) regarding Meditech ultrasound gel.   Click here to read the article: Safety advisory - risk of...
Clinical Radiology
10 May 2017

Disappointing Budget for Diagnostic Imaging Patients

The Federal Government has delivered a disappointing Budget for diagnostic imaging patients. The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Radiologists (RANZCR) is very disappointed that the Government has failed to...
Radiation Oncology
08 May 2017

Funding for advanced Radiation Therapy Facility in South Australia

The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Radiologists (RANZCR) welcomes the Government’s announcement of the first proton therapy centre expected to be operational in South Australia by 2020. Radiation therapy is a...
Clinical Radiology Radiation Oncology
08 May 2017

NZ Doctors required for MCNZ Professional Conduct Committees

The Medical Council of New Zealand (MCNZ) are calling for doctors to sit on their Professional Conduct Committees. The MCNZ's principal purpose is to protect the health and safety of the public by providing mechanisms to...