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Diagnosis in Endocrinology and Metabology is the theme of a symposium in São Paulo. Check the schedule!

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The Brazilian College of Radiology and Image Diagnosis (CBR) in partnership with the Brazilian Society of Clinical Pathology/Laboratory Medicine (SBPC/ML) and the Brazilian Society of Endocrinology and Metabolism (SBEM), invite you to the Symposium – Diagnosis in Endocrinology and Metabologia, which will take place on February 23, at the Hotel Intercontinental São Paulo (Alameda Santos, 1123, … Continue lendo

Death Note

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It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Dr. Armando Rocha Amoêdo, which took place on January 29, 2018, in the city of Rio de Janeiro. The Doctor. Amoêdo was one of the most important pediatric radiologists in Brazil, being responsible for the dissemination of this subspecialty in our country, participating in the training of numerous radiologists and … Continue lendo

Abdominal Oncology will be the theme of ESOR 2018

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The year 2018 marks the eighth edition of the ESOR AIMS Course in Brazil, an event held through a partnership between the Brazilian College of Radiology and Image Diagnostics (CBR) and the European School of Radiology (ESOR), an educational institution linked to the European Society of Radiology (ESR). The theme of the event will be Abdominal Oncology and … Continue lendo

Learn more about the Quality Factor

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The questionnaire on the Quality Factor for radiology and diagnostic imaging clinics and services is now available from the National Supplementary Health Agency (ANS). Click here to complete. ANS provides that services that have accreditation are entitled to the best index in the application of the Quality Factor stipulated by Law No. 13,003/2014 and … Continue lendo

Recommendation on payment for DR and CR type digital mammography

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Digital mammography is a system in which the film is replaced by detectors that convert the X-ray into an electrical signal. The terms “CR” and “DR” are used to differentiate the types of detectors, with “CR” being synonymous with “Computerized Radiography” and “DR” with “Digital Radiography”. The CR system uses a photostimulable detector, which … Continue lendo

Guarding/Archiving images and reports: What should doctors know?

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The purpose of this article is to bring together, in a punctual and systematic way, the necessary guidelines regarding the theme “safekeeping and archiving of images and reports” – based on existing legislation and opinions on the matter. Here are the most relevant topics: The exams (films and reports), despite sometimes receiving different treatment, … Continue lendo

Who can operate radiological equipment?

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The legal advice of the Brazilian College of Radiology and Image Diagnosis (CBR) has advised members that it is possible to hire both a radiology technician or technologist and a biomedical doctor to operate radiological devices, including magnetic resonance imaging in this group. Regarding the radiology technician and technologist, the possibility of … Continue lendo

Reduction of medical fees goes against the Code of Medical Ethics

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The Brazilian College of Radiology and Image Diagnosis (CBR) has received alerts from some members regarding some health operators, which have reduced the values of certain procedures or even a percentage reduction on the total amount billed. Code changes or glosses of previously authorized procedures have also occurred. A … Continue lendo

Schedule interval and average time to perform US exams

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The Brazilian College of Radiology and Image Diagnosis (CBR), considering the relevant demand from public and private institutions regarding the minimum interval time for scheduling exams and the average time for performing Ultrasound exams, thus considering it to be notorious that both the average time for scheduling exams … Continue lendo