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
The CBR, due to an agreement signed with the AMB, has the legally guaranteed prerogative, possibly together with other associations, of granting the following specialist titles and certificates in the area of expertise: Radiology and Image Diagnosis General Ultrasound Ultrasound in Gynecology and Obstetrics Mammography Vascular ultrasound with Doppler Bone densitometry Diagnostic neuroradiology … Continue lendo
The national medical entities, the Federal Council of Medicine (CFM), the Brazilian Medical Association (AMB), the Brazilian Medical Federation (FMB), the National Federation of Doctors (Fenam) and the National Association of Resident Doctors (ANMR) have launched a manifesto to candidates the President of the Republic with proposals to improve health in Brazil, which were elaborated during the XIII … Continue lendo
On July 11, 2018, ANVISA's order number 158 was published in the Official Gazette, which addresses the validity period of registration of health products. ORDER No. 158, OF JULY 11, 2018
In recent months, CBR's legal counsel has worked on several cases related to the defense of Radiology. In two of them, specifically, adopting the appropriate measures against institutions that publicize the offering of courses that violate the laws and regulations that involve medical practice. In the first of them, a notification was sent to an institution of … Continue lendo
The Brazilian College of Radiology and Image Diagnosis (CBR), once again, comes to alert the radiological class about the suppression, since the 8th edition of CBHPM, published in 2014, of the rules that suggested financial discount on multiple exams performed in the same patient, the so-called escalation. The “escalation” occurred in the same service as the … Continue lendo
