Future clinical radiology publications

New resources under development

Standards for interpretation and reporting of imaging investigations

• Review of existing guidance published in 2018. 
• Anticipated publication 2025. 

PACS and diagnostic display devices guidelines

• Review of existing Radiology Informatics Committee guidance published in 2019. 
• Anticipated publication 2025. 

Guidance for doctors nearing retirement 

• We are developing a joint faculty document that will provide guidance for doctors nearing retirement. This document will provide an overview of the options that are available and what doctors need to consider in the five years prior to retirement. 
• This document will serve as an appendix to the Clinical oncology Job planning guidance for consultant and SAS doctors 2022
• Anticipated publication 2025.

Appendix to job planning guidance 

• The development of this appendix which will focus on modifying job plans for those nearing retirement.is being led by Dr Teikchoon See (CR) and Dr Maggie Harris (CO).
• Plan to create a short interactive document with generic information that is relevant cross specialty supported by specialty specific case studies/ examples.  
• Anticipated publication 2025.

Post market surveillance guidance (AI)

• This is a joint faculty guidance document that will aim to provide practical guidance on post-market surveillance and is aimed at healthcare professionals, including Clinical Directors and Service Managers in radiology and oncology departments in health boards and NHS trusts across the UK.

Projects to commence in 2025

• Review of Guidance on reviewing job plans to reflect revised Job planning publications – this will be a joint faculty project and will commence in 2025.
• Review of Radiology Events and Learning Meetings (REALMs) guidance
• Review of IR(ME)R: Implications for clinical practice in diagnostic imaging, interventional radiology and diagnostic nuclear medicine following publication of the IR(ME)R amendment regulations in October 2024. 
• New Contrast agent guidance which will cover intravascular use of either iodinated contrast or gadolinium agents. 
• New Guidance on supporting SAS doctors development and progression towards Specialist roles and autonomous practice.
  New Guidance on the value of substantive consultant appointments