It is with great regret that the Brazilian College of Radiology and Image Diagnosis (CBR) received the news of the death of colleagues Marcos Nogueira Chagas and Carla Giannine Pereira Medina, both members of this institution. On behalf of Brazilian Radiology, we reinforce our most sincere condolences to family and friends.
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
The Brazilian College of Radiology and Imaging Diagnosis, represented by the Director of Professional Defense, Dr. Cibele Alves de Carvalho, was, on September 19, at the public meeting to present and clarify the proposed regulation of the General Management of Technology in Health Services (GGTES) for diagnostic radiology services or … Continue lendo
The CBHPM meeting held on August 29 at the headquarters of the Brazilian Medical Association (AMB) for the inclusion of 41001265 CT – Virtual Colonoscopy (colonography) was positive. Thus, the adequacy of the nomenclature of the procedure in the TUSS (Unified Terminology of Supplementary Health) code 41001265 changed from “CT virtual colonoscopy” to “CT – Virtual Colonoscopy (colonography)”. … Continue lendo
Medical training must reconcile two important principles. On the one hand, the moral requirement of non-maleficence in medical practice and, on the other hand, the need to exercise autonomy as a way to develop important behaviors in the professional future, such as grounded freedom, responsibility, the spirit of collaboration, continuous learning and of reflection. … Continue lendo
The Brazilian College of Radiology and Imaging Diagnosis, represented by the Director of Professional Defense, Dr. Cibele Alves de Carvalho, was on this Wednesday (19) at the public meeting to present and clarify the proposed regulation of the General Management of Technology in Health Services (GGTES) for diagnostic or interventional radiology services. O … Continue lendo
