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RECENT BSIR NEWS ITEMS
CIRSE Fellowship /EBIR
CIRSE Fellows, who have applied for Fellowship before October 4th 2010 and if Fellowship is granted, are eligible to receive the EBIR without examination.
BSIR members fulfilling the requirements for CIRSE Fellowship and able to provide evidence for this can contact the Society for support before 4th September 2010 to be guaranteed to be supported in time for the closing date for application to CIRSE.
Detailed information is also available at http://www.cirse.org/index.php?pid=461
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ACCEA 2011 round
BSIR is able both to nominate and support a number of members for Bronze to Gold Clinical Excellence Awards in the 2011 round.
Examples of the application forms are available for members to assist with the preparation of their application.
For further information click here
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MHRA Safety Information
As part of their continuing drive to support healthcare professionals, MHRA has set up a web page specifically targeting Radiology, which will be of great interest to BSIR members. The page includes guidance, safety alerts and links to educational material to assist in the safe use and management of medicines and medical devices, more
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BSIR Strategy 2010
President David Kessel has produced an update on where the Society is heading and an indication of some of the important issues which are likely to impact on members in the next year or so. Click here to read this
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National Imaging Board report on Interventional Radiology
The report illustrates how the NHS can improve quality, safety and productivity while delivering comparable or better outcomes for patients with shorter hospital stays and fewer major complications. It suggests and describes how IR services can help to ensure patient safety whilst delivering the highest quality care.
The report is available on the Department of Health web site at
http://www.dh.gov.uk/en/Publicationsandstatistics/Publications/PublicationsPolicyAndGuidance/DH_109130
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UAE Registry Report
The report from the UK Uterine Artery Embolistion for Fibroids Registry has been published. Copies have been distributed to the registry contributors and to UK centres. Further copies of the report are available from BSIR office, please contact office@bsir.org
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Biliary Drainage and Stent Audit report
The first report from the Biliary Drainage and Stent Audit has also been published. Copies have been distributed to BSIR members in UK. Further copies of the report are available from BSIR office, please contact office@bsir.org
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