New RHYTHM Project Video – Interview with Claudio Granata and John Damilakis
Posted August, 2026
đ˝ď¸ Watch the first official RHYTHM project video!
In this new project video, Clinical Coordinator Claudio Granata and Scientific Coordinator John Damilakis introduce the RHYTHM project, its objectives and its vision for improving the quality and radiation safety of imaging for children, adolescents, and young adults.
The European Society of Radiology (ESR) is proud to support RHYTHM as a project partner, contributing through EuroSafe Imaging.
Watch the video and discover more about RHYTHMâs goals and activities.
Submit Your Abstract for the EuroSafe Imaging Poster Exhibition at ECR 2027!
Posted August, 2026
We are pleased to announce that abstract submissions are now open for the EuroSafe Imaging Poster Exhibition, taking place as part of the European Congress of Radiology (ECR) 2027. Join us in showcasing your work dedicated to radiation protection in medical imaging.
How to Participate
The submission process consists of two steps:
Accepted abstracts will receive instructions and a link to upload the full poster.
Please note: You do not need to be registered for ECR 2027 to have your poster displayed. However, if you plan to attend the congress, standard registration fees will apply.
As EuroSafe Imaging is a radiation protection campaign, topics should focus on modalities using ionising radiation. To submit a poster abstract to the EuroSafe Imaging poster exhibition, you will need to select the preferred presentation format as âPoster Presentationâ AND select âEuroSafe Imagingâ as the Poster Presentation Format.
The deadline for submission of poster abstracts is September 30th, 2026.
For more information and to submit your abstract, click here.
Please contact info@eurosafeimaging.org for any poster exhibition-related enquiries.
We look forward to seeing your poster at ECR 2027.
Apply for the EURAMED Award at ERPW 2026
Posted June, 2026
EuroSafe Imaging is pleased to support the EURAMED Award 2026, which recognises outstanding research in medical radiation protection and the medical uses of ionising radiation.
The European Alliance for Medical Radiation Protection (EURAMED) invites students and early-career researchers who have submitted an abstract to ERPW 2026 under one of the eligible conference topics, to apply by submitting an extended abstract and CV. The winner will receive free registration to ERPW 2026, travel support of up to âŹ500, and a commemorative award.
CARE project workshop on acceptability criteria for medical radiological equipment in radiology, nuclear medicine and radiotherapy
Posted June, 2026
The CARE workshop on acceptability criteria for medical radiological equipment in radiology, nuclear medicine and radiotherapy took place in Luxembourg on 1st and 2nd June.
The CARE consortium is leading the way to publish up-to-date parameters for today’s equipment in use, enhancing performance and patient and staff safety.
EuroSafe Imaging welcomes initiatives that promote quality and safety in medical imaging and looks forward to the publication of the CARE project’s final report in the European Commission’s Radiation Protection Series.
Join us online! European Commission SAMIRA Study Workshop on updated criteria for acceptability of medical radiological equipment, 1-2 June
Posted May, 2026
Due to popular demand, the CARE Study workshop is now available to online participants. The workshop aims to present our proposal for an updated and extended list of acceptability criteria and to further consult with Member States and other stakeholders on the proposed document to be published in the European Commissionâs Radiation Protection Series. The consortium combines experts from EIBIR, EFOMP, EANM, and ESR.
Workshop date: 1 June (13:00-18:00 CEST) â 2 June (09:00-16:30 CEST)
EuroSafe Imaging Highlights Radiation Protection at ECR 2026
Posted March, 2026
During European Congress of Radiology 2026, EuroSafe Imaging showcased its ongoing work to strengthen radiation protection in medical imaging. From expert discussions and educational sessions to a poster exhibition and studio update, the initiative highlighted current work and future priorities.
How to Investigate and Learn from Radiation Incidents: Insights from the MARLIN Study
Posted February, 2026
The EU Basic Safety Standards Directive mandates reporting, analysis and learning measures for each unintended and accidental medical radiation exposure. But how is this done? Incident reporting and learning systems can vary in format and usage! How can incidents be investigated with respect for the reporter, patients and clinic? How are lessons and safety measures best implemented?
The 2-year MARLIN study examined EU/national legislation and implementation in the Member States and consulted a broad stakeholder base. The result is a collection of guidelines, recommendations and best practices for use in diagnostic/interventional radiology, nuclear medicine, radiotherapy and interventional cardiology.
Read the final report in the Radiation Protection Serie, here.
EuroSafe Imaging 2025 Webinar Series Concludes with Record-Breaking Participation
Posted January, 2026
This week marked the conclusion of the EuroSafe Imaging 2025 webinar series, Optimisation in Computed Tomography: The Dos and Donâts.
We are proud to share that this has been our most successful webinar series to date, with an average of 651 attendees per webinarâa 49% increase compared with last yearâs series. Even more encouraging was the truly global reach of the programme, with participants joining us from over 110 countries worldwide.
This level of engagement reflects the growing international commitment within the imaging community to optimising CT practice and enhancing patient safety.
A sincere thank you to our expert speakers, moderators, and to everyone who took part. Your contributions, questions, and enthusiasm made this series a real success.
We look forward to building on this momentum in future EuroSafe Imaging initiatives.
Call for expressions of interest: CT performance monitoring through automated image quality and dose assessment tools
Posted December, 2025
In collaboration with the Clinical Imaging Physics Group at Duke University, USA, we are pleased to invite European departments to submit an expression of interest for participation in an upcoming initiative focused on enhancing CT performance monitoring through automated image quality and dose assessment tools.
This project will implement advanced, automated, patient-based analytics to assess CT clinical image quality and radiation dose across clinical exams. By integrating these elements, the project will enable a comprehensive evaluation of CT performance that extends beyond dose alone. Participating sites will benefit from access to validated algorithms, benchmarking opportunities, and collaboration in scientific publications.
Further detailsâincluding project objectives, workflow requirements, eligibility criteria, and participation benefitsâare provided in the Call for Expressions of Interest document.
We kindly request that interested facilities direct their expressions of interest to info@eurosafeimaging.org
Submission Deadline: December 23, 2025
We appreciate your interest in this important initiative and look forward to the opportunity to collaborate with imaging departments across Europe to advance CT performance monitoring and radiation protection practices.
Kick-off Meeting Launches RHYTHM Project to Enhance Radiation Safety and Imaging Quality for Young Patients in Europe
The European Society of Radiology (ESR) is proud to be a project partner and will contribute to RHYTHM through EuroSafe Imaging.
RHYTHM aims to improve the quality, safety, and accessibility of medical imaging for children, adolescents, and young adults, groups particularly sensitive to ionising radiation. The project addresses key challenges in imaging justification, optimisation, and education across modalities such as computed tomography (CT), hybrid imaging (SPECT/CT and PET/CT), and CT for radiotherapy planning.
Through interdisciplinary collaboration, RHYTHM will:
Develop evidence-based referral and clinical guidelines and enhance clinical decision support systems (CDSS) to promote appropriate and justified imaging.
Establish a European repository for benchmarking CT doses and image quality, supporting standardised and optimised imaging practices across healthcare institutions.
Deliver comprehensive education and training programmes for healthcare professionals to strengthen knowledge in radiation protection and effective patient communication.
Implement awareness campaigns for parents, carers, and young patients to improve understanding of the benefits and potential risks of medical imaging.
You can find more details in the full press release, here.
RHYTHM is co-funded under the EU4Health Programme 2021â2027 under grant agreement no. 101232948. Funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or European Health and Digital Executive Agency. Neither the European Union nor the granting authority can be held responsible for them.
New Publication â âBalancing patientsâ benefits and risks in computed tomography: a European Society of Radiology âEuroSafe Imagingâ viewpointâ
Posted August, 2025
The paper Balancing patientsâ benefits and risks in computed tomography: a European Society of Radiology âEuroSafe Imagingâ viewpoint has just been published in European Radiology as an open access paper. This article explores the responsibility of radiologists to champion appropriate imaging selection through rigorous justification of studies and protocol optimization when imaging is indicated. Additionally, it advocates that the risk of CT-associated malignancies should be discussed with patients in an understandable way, considering individual- and population-level hazard. This article was produced in response to the JAMA paper âProjected Lifetime Cancer Risks From Current Computed Tomography Imagingâ.
New Publication – âCurrent practices and perceptions on diagnostic reference levels: a EuroSafe Imaging Survey Analysisâ
Posted August, 2025
Despite progress in implementing diagnostic reference levels (DRLs) across Europe, clinical practices remain variable. This prompted the EuroSafe Imaging Clinical DRLs working group to conduct a survey assessing current practices, perceptions, and challenges related to DRLs.
The results of this survey have now been published in Insights into Imaging. The publication critically examines the variability and challenges in implementing DRLs across European radiology departments, providing actionable recommendations on policy, education, and technological advancements to optimize radiation protection and improve clinical radiology practices.
Submit Your Abstract for the EuroSafe Imaging Poster Exhibition at ECR 2026!
Posted August, 2025
We are pleased to announce that abstract submissions are now open for the 13th EuroSafe Imaging Poster Exhibition, held as part of the European Congress of Radiology (ECR) 2026. Join us in showcasing your work dedicated to radiation protection in medical imaging.
How to Participate
The submission process consists of two steps:
Accepted abstracts will receive instructions and a link to upload the full poster.
Please note: You do not need to be registered for ECR 2026 to have your poster displayed. However, if you plan to attend the congress, standard registration fees will apply.
As EuroSafe Imaging is a radiation protection campaign, topics should focus on modalities using ionising radiation. To submit a poster abstract to the EuroSafe Imaging poster exhibition, you will need to select the preferred presentation format as âPoster Presentationâ AND select âEuroSafe Imagingâ as the Poster Presentation Format.
The deadline for submission of poster abstracts is September 30th, 2025.
For more information and to submit your abstract, click here.
Please contact info@eurosafeimaging.org for any poster exhibition-related enquiries.
We look forward to seeing your poster at ECR 2026.
Apply Now to Become a EuroSafe Imaging Star
Posted July, 2025
Is your imaging department committed to radiation safety and best practices? Apply to join the EuroSafe Imaging Stars network and gain recognition for excellence in patient care and radiation protection.
The easy online application assesses departments on core radiation protection criteria and quality standards. Successful applicants are featured on the EuroSafe Imaging âWall of Starsâ and join a growing international community dedicated to safe imaging.
ESR Launches EuroSafe Imaging Tutorial on Referral Guidelines
Posted June, 2025
We are pleased to announce the launch of the ESR EuroSafe Imaging Tutorial on Referral Guidelines, an online course designed to help referring physicians understand the principle of justification for medical exposures and to learn how to effectively use imaging referral guidelines.
The tutorial has been developed by the ESR in collaboration with the Luxembourg Ministry of Health and Social Security to address the training gap in justification. It also addresses one of the outcomes of the âEuropean co-ordinated action on improving justification of computed tomographyâ (EU-JUST-CT) project.
EuroSafe Imaging Steering Committee Chair, Prof. Boris BrkljaÄiÄ, had the honour to give two lectures at an IAEA clinical audit training course taking place at the Agencyâs headquarters in Vienna this week. The course on the IAEAâs QUAADRIL (Quality Improvement Quality Assurance Audit for Diagnostic Radiology Improvement and Learning) tool was targeted to professionals from Africa and attracted participants from numerous countries across the continent.
In his lecture titled âGeneral considerations about audit in radiologyâ, Prof. BrkljaÄiÄ outlined the principles, challenges and opportunities of clinical audit and highlighted the ESRâs Guide to Clinical Audit â AUDITRAD, as well as relevant European Commission (EC) projects such as CLAUD-IT and QuADRANT.
As part of his lecture about âEnhancing education and training of radiologists. The joint efforts of IAEA, ESR and ISRâ, he provided an overview of the ESRâs manifold educational offerings, publications, research activities and the ECR, including joint sessions with the IAEA. In the context of EuroSafe Imaging and efforts to enhance justification, he presented the outcomes of the EU-JUST-CT project. Another ESR-led EC project in whose advisory board the IAEA was involved was the EU-REST study. Prof. BrkljaÄiÄ spoke of many complementary activities and thanked the IAEA for the longstanding fruitful collaboration.
Among other examples he mentioned was the ESRâs contribution of radiologists to support the IAEA Rays of Hope cancer initiativeâs Anchor Centres, cooperation to facilitate ECR online access for professionals from low- and middle-income countries, as well as the Lancet Oncology Commission on Medical Imaging and Nuclear Medicine. The latter gave rise to the Resolution on Strengthening Medical Imaging Capacity, which was ratified by the World Health Assembly in May 2025Â (for further information, see here) and whose implementation the ESR, jointly with its partners such as IAEA, will strongly support.
SINFONIA Project Unveils Groundbreaking Recommendations for Safe Medical Use of Ionising Radiation
Posted March, 2025
The SINFONIA project has announced groundbreaking recommendations to enhance the safety and efficacy of medical procedures involving ionising radiation. These recommendations are the result of extensive research focused on personalised dosimetry and risk assessment in diagnostic radiology, nuclear medicine, and radiation therapy.
Ionising radiation, while crucial in medical diagnostics and treatment, poses significant risks, including cancer and other health issues. The SINFONIA project has developed AI tools for precise, patient-specific dose estimations, such as the i-Dose platform, which optimises X-ray procedures. Advances have also been made in low-dose determinations for radiation therapy.
The project emphasises the importance of education and training in radiation safety, equipping medical professionals with the tools and knowledge to enhance patient care. The recommendations highlight the need for effective radiation protection practices, especially for patients with serious or confirmed cancer diagnoses.
Additionally, the project addresses the risks associated with radionuclide production and administration, developing models to assess the impact on humans and the environment. AI and machine learning are expected to further reduce radiation doses and improve image quality in the future.
The projectâs multidisciplinary approach has led to significant advancements in radiation protection measures. The recommendations mark a significant step forward in the safe use of ionising radiation in medical settings.
To download the recommendations document, click here.
EuroSafe Imaging Reflects on a Successful ECR 2025: Advancing Radiation Protection Together
Posted March, 2025
Following the conclusion of the European Congress of Radiology (ECR) 2025, EuroSafe Imaging reflects on the key moments that defined its participation. From 26 February to 2 March, EuroSafe Imaging took a central role, collaborating with stakeholders, sharing knowledge, and advancing the field of radiation protection in medical imaging.
On behalf of the EU-REST study leaders Prof. Boris BrkljaÄiÄ and Prof. Adrian Brady, were are pleased to announce the publication of the final project report Analysis on workforce availability, education and training needs for the quality and safety of medical applications involving ionising radiation in the EU â Status and Recommendations on the European Commission website here.
We thank the EU-REST consortium members and all those who contributed to the project, including the national professional societies, radiation protection authorities and medical associations/chambers of the EU countries as well as the studyâs Advisory Board and Peer-Review Group and the consulted stakeholders for their critical input during the entire study.
EU-JUST-CT Final Project Report published in EC Radiation Protection Series
Posted September, 2024
On behalf of the EU-JUST-CT project leaders Prof. Boris Brkljacic (University of Zagreb School of Medicine, HR) and Ms. Alexandra Karoussou-Schreiner (Ministry of Health and Social Security, LU), we are proud to announce that the final project report, titled Results and recommendations from a first-time multi-national study on CT justification in the EU, has been published as part of the ECâs Radiation Protection Series (No 205). The Report can be accessed here.
We cordially thank the members of the EU-JUST-CT consortium, the National Competent Authorities and radiological societies of the participating countries, all participating hospitals, the projectâs Advisory Group and Steering Group as well as the team of statisticians for having made this achievement possible.
Eurosafe Imaging 2024 Webinar Series – Share2Care Initiative
Posted August, 2024
We are excited to present to you the Share2Care Initiative. As a part of the Eurosafe Imaging 2024 webinar series, the Share2Care Initiative offers Eurosafe Imaging 5 Star Premium Institutions the opportunity to present their experiences with dose reduction strategies and local radiation protection initiatives. Each webinar will consist of presentations of a radiologist, radiographer and medical physicist from the selected institution, followed by a Q&A.
Programme:
1. Optimization of CT in the clinical practice, by Ente Ospedaliero Cantonale – 18:00-19:30, 22.10. 2024
New Publication „The use of Dose Management Systems in Europe: Results of an ESR Eurosafe Imaging Questionaire“
Posted August, 2024
Dose management systems (DMS) are an essential tool for quality assurance and optimising patient radiation exposure. For radiologists and medical physicists, they are important for managing many radiation protection tasks. In addition, they help fulfil the requirements of Directive 2013/59/EURATOM regarding the electronic transmission of dosimetric data and the detection of unintended patient exposures.
The EuroSafe Imaging Clinical Dosimetry and Dose Management Working Group launched a questionnaire on the use of DMS in European member states and analysed the results in terms of modalities, frequency of radiological procedures, involvement of medical physics experts (MPEs), legal requirements, and local issues (support by information technology (IT), modality interfaces, protocol mapping, clinical workflow, and associated costs).
Eurosafe Imaging 2024 Webinar Series – Radiation Protection Perspectives of Imaging Modalities
Posted August, 2024
We are pleased to announce a new EuroSafe Imaging 2024 webinar series. Each webinar will cover radiation protection aspects for different topics, including radiation protection in plain imaging, computed tomography, fluoroscopically guided interventional procedures and mammography. Each webinar will include presentations from a radiologist, a radiographer and a medical physicist. These webinars are accredited with 1.5 CMEs each and free for ESR members.
Webinar programme
Radiation protection in plain imaging â 18:00-19:30, 24. September 2024.
Radiation protection in computed tomography â 18:00-19:30, 8. October 2024.
Radiation protection in fluoroscopically guided interventional procedures â 18:00-19:30, 5. November 2024.
Radiation protection in mammographyâ 18:00-19:30, 10. December 2024.
Free Virtual Reality App for Medical Radiation Protection Training
Posted May, 2024
At ECR 2024, EuroSafe Imaging interviewed Hugo de las Heras Gala, officer for quality assurance in x-ray radiology at the German Federal Office for Radiation Protection (BfS), where he presented a free virtual reality app for medical radiation protection training, developed by the BfS.
To find out more about the project and to download the app, for free, take a look at the BfS website – www.bfs.de/vr-medicine
You can also read the award-winning ECR 2024 e-poster, here.
European Commission adopts recommendations on clinical audits of medical radiological practices
Posted April, 2024
We are pleased to share that the European Commission adopted recommendations on clinical audits of medical radiological practices on April 18, setting out specific measures and good practices on how to set up and maintain a national audit system in radiology, radiotherapy and nuclear medicine.
The recommendations are the outcome of a collaborative approach between the various stakeholders of the ESR co-led QuADRANT project, the Heads of the European Radiological Protection Competent Authorities (HERCA), the SAMIRA Steering Group on Quality and Safety and the European Commission.
ECR 2024 Special Focus Session of Low-Dose Effects on Human Health
At ECR 2024, EuroSafe Imaging jointly organised a special focus session of low-dose effects on human health. This session provided an overview of the current knowledge on low-dose effects on human health, followed by presentations on screening (breast and lung) to clarify the radiogenic risk in this context and on patient perspectives. A panel discussion followed which focused on technological advancements and their impact on current dose levels.
As part of this session, Dominique Laurier presented an overview of the current knowledge on the low-dose effects on human health and Mahadevappa Mahesh shared insights on CT lung screening and radiation dose. Click on the links below to view their presentation slides:
We are pleased to announce that the i-Violin project is organising its Education and Training Webinar Series on Optimising CT Procedures and Radiation Protection in Oncology, and registrations are now open.
Tailored for radiologists, radiographers, and medical physicists, this educational initiative integrates image quality evaluation tools to minimise ionising radiation exposure for oncological patients.
The webinars are free of charge and will be conducted online. The scheduled dates and times are as follows:
If you are interested in joining the webinars, kindly register here.Â
New paper on the use of patient contact shielding
Posted July, 2023
The paper âEuropean survey on the use of patient contact shielding during radiological examinationsâ has just been published in Insights into Imaging.
This paper is based on the results of a survey, carried out by the Gonad And Patient Shielding (GAPS) group, founded by representatives of the main European bodies involved in radiology, to assess the current practice of contact shielding among European radiology departments and attitudes towards a non-shielding policy.
You can view the open access paper here.
New QuADRANT publication
Posted May, 2023
The paper „QuADRANT: a study on uptake and implementation of clinical audit of medical radiological procedures in Europe – expert recommendations for improvement, endorsed by the ESR“ has now been published online.
You can access the paper here.
This paper describes the QuADRANT project, undertaken on behalf of the European Commission and led by the European Society of Radiology (ESR) working with partner societies, the European Society of Radiotherapy and Oncology (ESTRO) and the European Association of Nuclear Medicine (EANM). The project aimed to: provide an overview of clinical audit activity across Europe; identify good practices and resources, barriers and challenges to clinical audit uptake and implementation; identify the potential for further European Union action on quality and safety in the three core project specialties.
New paper on how to establish and use local diagnostic reference levels
Posted January, 2023
The paper âHow to establish and use local diagnostic reference levels: an ESR EuroSafe Imaging expert statementâ has just been published in Insights into Imaging.
This statement represents the current view of the EuroSafe Imaging Clinical DRLs working group, formed with the purpose to produce scientific and educational material on DRLs and promote the concept of local DRLs.
The EuroSafe Imaging Paediatric Imaging working group has issued a statement on the recently published results of the EPI-CT study, linking head and neck CT scans of children and young adults to an increased risk of developing brain cancer.
The study reinforces the role of the two mainstays of radiation protection of patients: justification and optimisation. Additionally, the study demonstrates the importance of efforts made by initiatives, such as EuroSafe Imaging, to create a culture of safety in radiology.
New paper on Justification of CT practices across Europe!
Posted November, 2022
The paper âJustification of CT practices across Europe: results of a survey of national competent authorities and radiology societiesâ has just been published in Insights into Imaging.
This paper outlines the results from the EU funded EU-JUST-CT project and highlights the variance of CT justification practices across Europe.
EU-REST: new ESR-led EU project on workforce availability, education, and training
Posted October, 2022
The ESR is pleased to announce that is will lead a consortium consisting of the ESR, EFOMP, EFRS, and ESTRO (with input from other stakeholders) on the European Union Radiation, Education, Staffing & Training (EU-REST) study. The 24-month study, which launched in September 2022, aims to provide an analysis of workforce availability, education, and training needs to ensure quality and safety aspects of medical applications involving ionising radiation in the EU. It is funded by the European Commission and managed by the European Health and Digital Executive Agency (HaDEA). More information can be found on the study website.
EU-JUST-CT project presented to the European Radiation Protection Week
Posted October, 2022
The EU-JUST-CT project was presented to the European Radiation Protection Week 2022 in Portugal by project leader Prof Boris Brkljacic this week. The EU-JUST-CT project aims to improve justification of computed tomography in Europe through co-ordinated action. An article is forthcoming in Insights into Imaging on Justification of CT practices across Europe. Additionally, pilot audits are being conducted in 7 countries: Belgium, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Greece, Hungary, Slovenia. Keep updated on the project website.
Conclusion of the QuADRANT project
Posted September, 2022
The European Society of Radiology (ESR), European Association of Nuclear Medicine (EANM), and European SocieTy for Radiotherapy and Oncology (ESTRO) are pleased to announce the conclusion of the QuADRANT project (Constant improvement in quality and safety of radiology, radiotherapy and nuclear medicine through clinical audit).
The report of the final workshop can be viewed on the website, here. The final Recommendations & Guidance Report will be published as part of the European Commissionâs Radiation Protection Series later this year!
EU-JUST-CT draft methodology for national audits
Posted May, 2022
The EU-JUST-CT project announces the addition of its draft methodology for national audits and studies of CT justification to its webpage. The provisional methodology is accompanied by a tutorial video for the ESR iGuide.
New EuroSafe Imaging paper on notifications and alerts in patient dose values
Posted March, 2022
The EuroSafe Imaging paper âNotifications and alerts in patient dose values for computed tomography and fluoroscopy-guided interventional proceduresâ has just been published in European Radiology.
This paper looks at how notifications and alerts on patient dose values allow for improvements in radiation safety and contribute to the avoidance of radiation injuries and unintended and accidental exposures.
EuroSafe Imaging Stars is an initiative designed to recognise imaging facilities that embody best practice in radiation protection. Over the past months, we have been working to update the Stars application process. We are pleased to announce that the online application form has now reopened.
New publication: European consensus on patient contact shielding
Posted December, 2021
The paper âEuropean consensus on patient contact shieldingâ has been published in Insights into Imaging, the European Journal of Medical Physics and Radiography. You can access it here.
This paper represents the current consensus view on patient contact shielding of the main bodies involved in radiation safety and imaging in Europe: European Federation of Organisations for Medical Physics, European Federation of Radiographer Societies, European Society of Radiology, European Society of Paediatric Radiology, EuroSafe Imaging, European Radiation Dosimetry Group (EURADOS), and European Academy of DentoMaxilloFacial Radiology (EADMFR).
New EuroSafe Imaging paper on dosimetric quantities and effective dose in medical imaging
Posted July, 2021
The EuroSafe Imaging paper âDosimetric quantities and effective dose in medical imaging: a summary for medical doctorsâ has just been published in Insights into Imaging.
New EU project on improving justification of computed tomography.
Posted May, 2021
The European Society of Radiology is proud to have been awarded the European Commission Tender âEuropean co-ordinated action on improving justification of computed tomographyâ (acronym: EU-JUST-CT).
This project is another important milestone for ESR and its collaborative work with other organisations, including its national and subspecialty societies, professional societies of related disciplines, radiation protection regulators, and ministries of health, to promote and enhance BSSD compliance, and support improvement of justification.
New EuroSafe Imaging paper on availability, awareness and use of referral guidelines for medical imaging in children
Posted April, 2021
We are pleased to announce that the EuroSafe Imaging paper âReferral guidelines for medical imaging in children: an ESR-EuroSafe Imaging survey on availability, awareness and use in clinical practice among European radiologistsâ has now been published in European Radiology.
New EuroSafe Imaging paper on Cumulative effective dose from recurrent CT examinations in Europe
Posted March, 2021
The paper âCumulative effective dose from recurrent CT examinations in Europe: proposal for clinical guidance based on an ESR EuroSafe Imaging surveyâ has now been published in European Radiology as open access.
New paper on EuroSafe Imaging and its role in promoting radiation protection over the past 6 years!
Posted January, 2021
This article introduces the European Society of Radiologyâs EuroSafe Imaging initiative in the year of its 6th anniversary. The European and global radiation protection frameworks are outlined and the role of the EuroSafe Imaging initiativeâs Call for Action in successfully achieving international radiation protection goals as set out by those frameworks is detailed.
New EuroSafe Imaging paper on improving justification
Posted January, 2021
The EuroSafe Imaging paper âImproving justification of medical exposures using ionising radiation: considerations and approaches from the European Society of Radiologyâ has just been published in Insights into Imaging.
The paper considers primarily the issues and challenges associated with justification of medical exposures using ionising radiation for individual patient diagnostic imaging procedures. It addresses both regulatory requirements and practical considerations and discusses approaches that are intended to improve justification.
You can read the paper via the Springer website here or via the myESR website (ESR Statements) here.
Ask EuroSafe Imaging Tips & Tricks now available as CME accredited courses.
Posted January, 2021
Since 2015, the Ask EuroSafe Imaging working group has published Tips & Tricks documents on CT, interventional radiology and paediatric imaging to support part of EuroSafe Imagingâs mission to improve information on radiation protection for professionals and patients.
These Tips & Tricks are now available as 18 CME accredited courses on the European Society of Radiologyâs Education on Demand platform.
Ask EuroSafe Imaging 2020 Radiation Protection webinar recordings available on demand!
Posted January, 2021
The Ask EuroSafe Imaging 2020 Radiation Protection Webinar Series concluded on December 15. Donât worry if you missed any of the episodes, they are all available to watch on demand here.
New Paper on Performance Indicators for Radiation Protection Management
Posted December, 2020
The paper âPerformance indicators for radiation protection management: suggestions from the European Society of Radiologyâ has now been published in Insights into Imaging.
This paper, produced in collaboration with EuroSafe Imaging discusses a selection of key performance indicators covering different areas and include suggestions for their implementation.
New EuroSafe Imaging Paper on Dose Management Systems
Posted September, 2020
The paper âRadiation dose management systemsârequirements and recommendations for users from the ESR EuroSafe Imaging initiativeâ has now been published in European Radiology.
This paper, produced by the EuroSafe Imaging Working Group on Dose Management, shows that dose management systems (DMS) can help to fulfil dosimetric aspects of the European Directive 2013/59/Euratom. The paper also analyses DMS requirements and giving recommendations for users.
The paper âRecent updates in radioprotectionâ has just been published in European Radiology. Written by Prof. Guy Frija, the paper outlines the reasons for the current momentum behind radiation protection and the key areas that publications and research have focused on. The paper also touches upon the EUCLID and MEDIRAD projects as well as ESR iGuide.
The paper âHarmonisation of imaging dosimetry in clinical practice: practical approaches and guidance from the ESR EuroSafe Imaging initiativeâ has now been published in Insights into Imaging.
This paper, produced by the EuroSafe Imaging Working Group on Dosimetry for Imaging in Clinical Practice, aims to help European Radiology Departments with the interpretation, implementation and harmonisation of the dosimetry aspects required by the European Directive (2013/59/Euratom Directive).
The new ESR-led QuADRANT project is looking to build on this work and aims to promote constant improvement in quality and safety of radiology, radiotherapy and nuclear medicine, through the implementation of clinical audit, as a part of EU Member Statesâ healthcare systems. You can find out more about the project here.
IAEA Consultancy Meeting on Strengthening Radiation Safety Culture in Medicine
Posted February, 2020
ESR President Prof Boris Brkljacic attending IAEA Consultancy Meeting on Strengthening Radiation Safety Culture in Medicine this week to emphasise ESR’s dedication to radiation safety and to highlight, in particular, EuroSafe Imaging’s achievements in this regard.
