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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.

Radiation Oncology
02 November 2017

Release of New Radiation Oncology Training Policies

Three new Radiation Oncology Training policies were released on 1 November 2017 which replace the Radiation Oncology Trainees in Difficulty Policy: Performance and Progression (Radiation Oncology) Policy. Remediation...
Radiation Oncology
21 October 2017

Concern at Underuse of Radiation Therapy in Cancer Treatment

Many Australian patients with cancer are missing out on the optimal use of radiation therapy in their treatment according to new data1 presented at the 68th Annual Scientific Meeting of the Royal Australian and New Zealand...
Clinical Radiology
20 October 2017

Interventional Radiology Study Confirms Cost-Effective Alternative to Invasive Bypass Surgery

New research shows that a minimally invasive endovascular procedure is more cost-effective than invasive bypass surgery for the treatment of a common condition that leads to the narrowing of arteries.   The Australian-first...
Clinical Radiology
19 October 2017

Medical Imaging can Prevent Unnecessary Appendix Removals

The correct use of medical imaging pathways can reduce the number of "unnecessary" appendix removals (appendectomies) according to data1 presented at the 68th Annual Scientific Meeting of the Royal Australian and New Zealand...
Clinical Radiology
19 October 2017

RANZCR Submission to Inquiry into Availability and accessibility of diagnostic imaging equipment around Australia

RANZCR has made a submission to the Senate Community Affairs Inquiry into Availability and accessibility of diagnostic imaging equipment around Australia. The submission covers systemic issues of professional supervision,...
Clinical Radiology Radiation Oncology
17 October 2017

RANZCR Submission to Independent Review of Accreditation Systems within the National Registration and Accreditation Scheme for Health Professions

The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Radiologists (RANZCR) welcomes the opportunity to provide feedback to the COAG Health Council Draft Report: Australia’s Health Workforce: strengthening the education foundation...
Radiation Oncology
13 October 2017

New Member Consultation: Radiation Oncology Patient Charter

The Faculty of Radiation Oncology Council were sent a Patient Charter from the Canadian Association of Radiation Oncology (CARO) for adoption or adapting. Following discussions within both Council and the Quality Improvement...
Radiation Oncology
11 October 2017

New GOROC Position Paper on IGBT for Cervical Cancer available for members viewing

The College has recently released a new position paper that summarises the survey of current practice of IGBT in Australasia.   Please view the GOROC Position Paper on IGBT for Cervical Cancer hereon IGBT for Cervical...
Clinical Radiology
09 October 2017

FCR Submission to the MBS Review Taskforce Report from the Cardiac Services Clinical Committee

The College has recently released a new submission to the MBS Review Taskforce Report from the Cardiac Services Clinical Committee.   View our Position Statement and Submissions Library here.
Clinical Radiology Radiation Oncology
28 September 2017

Greater Access to MRI for Cervical Cancer Patients

The College has developed a position paper on MRI access for Cervical Cancer Patients advocating removal of the once in a lifetime limitation from the Medicare Item. This paper has been submitted to the MBS Review.   Please...