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The aim of the BIRG is to develop and review, polices and standards for the RANZCR in relation to:
- mammography
- breast imaging technologies
- imaging guided breast procedures
This also includes:
- encouraging quality improvements in technical, radiation and patient care aspects of breast imaging and diagnosis
- promoting continuing education and training of radiologists in breast imaging
- liaising on matters of breast imaging with other College Committees and key professional and peak bodies dealing with
breast disease
- providing a forum for discussion and providing advice to the RANZCR on issues relating to breast imaging and diagnosis
advising the Diagnostic Economic Committee on issues relating to breast
imaging item numbers for Medicare Benefits Schedule
The BIRG meet via teleconference four times per year as well as face-to-face twice a year, with one of those being held
in conjunction with College’s Annual Scientific Meeting.
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The following policies and guidelines are available for Breast Imaging and can be downloaded from the
Guidelines and Policies section:
- Statement on Mammographic Changes Following Surgical Intervention in the Breast
- Policy on Breast Cancer Screening
- Thermography:
- o Policy on the use of Thermography to detect Breast Cancer
- o The National Screening Unit (NSU), the Cancer Society of New Zealand and The New Zealand Breast Cancer Foundation: NZ Position - Thermography as a breast cancer screening or diagnostic tool 2005
- Guidelines on Mammographic Screening for Cancer for Women with Prostheses
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Convenor:
Members: |
Clin A/Prof E Wylie
A/Prof J Cawson
Dr P Downey
Dr W Hadden
Dr A Porter
A/Prof J Osborne
Dr M Wall
Dr W Lee |
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National Breast Cancer Centre
National Breast Cancer Network
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