Errata: Official position of the CBR in defense of Ultrasound

CBR announces that, based on the note published on June 22 in its channels, such as the website and social networks, its hired Press Office produced a release to be disseminated among the communication vehicles. The text, however, was released with an error, in which it mentions that a regulation … Continue lendo

Official position of the CBR in defense of Ultrasound

The Brazilian College of Radiology and Image Diagnosis (CBR), a national entity that officially represents the Specialty of Radiology in Brazil, by bringing together physicians specializing in Radiology and Image Diagnosis and those who use Ultrasound as their area of expertise, fulfilling their commitments and statutory obligations, makes public, before our associates, … Continue lendo

Next CBR Webinar is about Mammography and Breast Ultrasound Report

CBR members can now register for the next CBR Webinar, which will take place on May 26, at 12:15 pm (Brasília time). The theme will be "Mammographic and Breast Ultrasound Report: How to elaborate". In this edition, the debate will have the participation of two radiologists who are reference in the subject: doctors Ana Lúcia … Continue lendo

Practice of Ultrasonography by nurses in obstetric nursing consultations

The number of complaints reporting the execution of ultrasound examinations by nursing professionals is increasing, especially for use in consultations, as a tool for qualifying care for pregnant women, for example. At the same time, there is a multiplication of training initiatives for midwives in carrying out ultrasound scans during nursing consultations, … Continue lendo

Open Letter to the Population

The Brazilian College of Radiology and Image Diagnosis (CBR), in accordance with its ethical and statutory principles as well as its commitment and responsibility in providing the best service to the population, hereby informs that it has received a complaint about the performance of ultrasound exams by non-medical professionals, therefore unskilled and/or qualified. – Regarding those… Continue lendo

Official position of FEBRASGO and CBR on the issuance of Field of Practice Certificates in Ultrasound

The medical entities mentioned below come to the public to clarify the judicial measure filed in favor of respect for the issuance of certificates for Qualification in General Ultrasound and Qualification in Ultrasound in Gynecology and Obstetrics. It should be clarified that according to current regulations, the qualification certificates that attest the competence of the medical professional to … Continue lendo