RANZCR Consultation - Specialty Recognition for IR and INR in Australia
RANZCR is seeking formal recognition of Interventional Radiology and Interventional Neuroradiology as clinical radiology specialties and are inviting feedback on this initiative.
ANZSNR encourages all INR members to please provide feedback on this important consultation.
RANZCR are interested to hear your feedback on this and how it may impact the following key areas:
Coordination and continuity of health care
Quality and safety of care
Workforce
Financial impacts
Business implications
To view the full details of the consultation click here
Feedback can be provided by completing the form here. Consultation closes 30 November 2021.
ANZSNR Member, Dr Christopher Pozza - Breakthrough invention help's save own life
In the early 1990’s, whilst undertaking his radiology training at the University of Minnesota, Dr Pozza was part of a team that developed the Amplatzer PFO occluder.
This breakthrough device would later be used to help save his own life.
MBS Review Taskforce Reports
The Taskforce’s final advice to the Australian Government, including its recommendations, is now available on the Department of Health website, with the publication of a number of remaining reports today.
The Reports on Vascular Services items are available here –
ANZSNR has been invited to provide expert advice on the MBS structure for digital subtraction angiography (DSA) items, to shape the future of the DSA items and their implementation. A submission will be provided by ANZSNR to the MBS Reviews by 01 February 2021 and further advice to members will be provided following this.
Penumbra - Important Safety Information - Jet 7 Xtra Flex
Penumbra has received reports of Penumbra JET 7 Reperfusion Catheter with Xtra Flex Technology distal tip expansion or rupture when used during injection of contrast media.
Please click here to read the full information provided by Penumbra
A Road Map for Advancing Interventional Radiology and Interventional Neuroradiology in Australia and New Zealand
In March 2019, the Interventional Radiology Committee released a white paper on Interventional Radiology for consultation to College members and other key stakeholders. The document was developed with the purpose of informing the College membership and stakeholder groups of the current and long-term positioning of IR and INR in Australia and New Zealand. It outlines the ever growing and evolving areas of specialty practice of IR and the increasing role for the College to ensure members performing IR and INR procedures are trained and supported to do so safely and are delivered to a high standard.
To access the publication, click here -