Position Statements
Radiology
Advertising of Medical Imaging Services
Appropriate Use of Diagnostic Ultrasound Equipment and Non-Medical/Entertainment Ultrasound
College Position Statement on Computed Tomography and Radiation Risk
Consensus Statement on the best use of Diagnostic Ultrasound in Obstetric Practice
Guidelines for Medical Practitioners Performing and Interpreting Diagnostic Ultrasound – Intercollegiate Consensus Statement - document under review
Position Statement on International Teleradiology
Position Statement on the Use of Sedation and Anaesthesia in Paediatric Imaging
Radiation Oncology
Faculty of Radiation Oncology Position Paper on late effects of Hodgkin’s Lymphoma
Faculty of Radiation Oncology Position Paper on IGRT
Faculty of Radiation Oncology Position Paper on local radiation oncology Fellowship positions
Faculty of Radiation Oncology Position Paper on VMAT
General
Definitions
Policy
Principles which set out the appropriate standard of behaviour or actions expected by the College. Policies are formally documented and provide a framework within which operating procedures may be developed. Compliance is expected and consequences may follow if policies are not adhered to.
Guideline
A document offering advice. It may be clinical or non-clinical. Guidelines are not mandatory and there are no enforced consequences for not following them.
Procedure
A process or series of acts required to achieve an outcome. Will normally have an accompanying policy.
Statement
A communication setting out information on behalf of the College. It must be approved by the Board of Directors (Council) or its delegated authority. It may be a College position statement or it may be a consensus statement which has been agreed on by multiple organisations.
Regulations
Rules which govern a program. Must be adhered to or disciplinary action and/or penalties may apply.