In January, CBR worked with the press in Alagoas due to the disclosure by the Municipality of Arapiraca (municipality located 130 km from the capital Maceió), about a capsule that could contain cesium-137, which was found in an iron- old. The article published in G1 had repercussions in other media throughout the … Continue lendo
Published on November 28, 2018, by the National Supplementary Health Agency (ANS), the resolution amends RN nº 363 of December 11, 2014, which provides for the rules for entering into written contracts signed between health plan operators health care and care providers … Continue lendo
Despite having been approved more than five years ago, the Medical Act Law (Law nº 12.842/2013) is still the subject of heated discussions, leaving doubts about what is a private act of Medicine and there are still situations in which other professions try to meddle in the typical and unique activities of physicians. Indeed, … Continue lendo
Another important initiative of the Brazilian College of Radiology and Imaging Diagnosis (CBR) in favor of Brazilian Radiology, the Technical Cooperation Agreement between the entity and the National Health Surveillance Agency (ANVISA) was signed in Brasília (DF) at the end of October. CBR President Dr. Manoel Rocha, was at … Continue lendo
Check the position of the CBR Ultrasonography Commission on the subject The versatility and high efficiency of ultrasound as a diagnostic method in daily medical practice constitute the great strength of this method, but at the same time, impose an enormous difficulty in standardizing conduct both in terms of refers to the execution of ultrasound examinations … Continue lendo
The Code of Medical Ethics is expressed when determining that the doctor, and only him, is responsible for choosing the treatment of his patient. Even more: the professional should always use the best of scientific progress in favor of his patient. Article 1 of resolution CFM 1642/2002 establishes that: “Health insurance companies, of … Continue lendo
A situation routinely verified within the scope of radiology, the requirement presented by health plan operators regarding the request to send images and reports of patients is illegal - and unequivocally characterizes the violation of medical confidentiality, since they are demanded Sensitive patient information that only the … Continue lendo
Introduction It is estimated that up to 75% of patients with implantable electronic cardiac devices (IEDs) will have an indication for magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) throughout their lives. Due to the characteristics of the devices, they were historically excluded from the list of patients considered eligible for the test. The DCEI is composed of electrode cable and generator. Each lead… Continue lendo
Fellow radiologists, CBR has launched a survey to analyze teaching materials used by physicians and residents in the area of diagnostic imaging in Brazil. Participate, it's quick and simple! Visit: https://docs.google.com/…/1FAIpQLScEyDcm80BePbI3y-…/viewform
Renowned educator and researcher, Dr. Alexander Margulis died on September 7, at the age of 97, in New York City (USA), a fact that is considered a great loss for the specialty. Known as the “founding father of Gastrointestinal Radiology,” Dr. Margulis has contributed to countless radiologists and scientists around the world and is, … Continue lendo
