Musculoskeletal ultrasound imaging standards in the UK: British Society of Skeletal Radiologists (BSSR) position statement

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Authors
Dalili, Danoob
Carne, Andrew
MacKay, James
O'Connor, Philip
Silver, David
Robinson, Philip
Mansour, Ramy
Journal
The British journal of radiology
Type
Journal Article
Publisher
British Institute of Radiology
Rights
© 2021 The Authors. Published by the British Institute of Radiology
There has been some concern expressed by UK regulator, the Professional Standards Authority regarding the risks arising from Independent sonographer practices. The Professional Standards Authority presented evidence demonstrating that there are instances of harm occurring because of errors made by non-radiologists performing musculoskeletal ultrasound (MSKUS), particularly MSKUS-guided interventions. This document summarises British Society of Skeletal Radiologists position for Musculoskeletal use of ultrasound in UK, representing the agreed consensus of experts from the British Society of Skeletal Radiologists Ultrasound committee. The purpose of this position statement is to review the current practices affecting the delivery of MSKUS. Recommendations are given for education and training, audit and clinical governance, reporting, and medicolegal issues.
Citation
Dalili, D. et al. (2021) ‘Musculoskeletal ultrasound imaging standards in the UK: British Society of Skeletal Radiologists (BSSR) position statement.’, The British journal of radiology, 94(1121), p. 20210198. doi: 10.1259/bjr.20210198.
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