Interventional Radiology
Specialist Interventional Radiology and Interventional Neuroradiology Range of Practice The RANZCR Interventional Radiology Committee has committed to pursuing a path to recognition for the specialties of Interventional Radiology (IR) and Interventional Neuroradiology (INR). The committee has been driving this forward through a number of activities, the latest of which is the development of the Specialist Interventional Radiology and Interventional Neuroradiology Range of Practice document. This document is now available for member and stakeholder feedback: www.ranzcr.com/our-work/consultations It is an all-encompassing document that refers to the full range of interventional radiology and interventional neuroradiology practice, rather than an individual specialist’s scope of practice as determined by a local hospital or healthcare facility. Scope of practice, which differs from range of practice, may vary from site to site and is dependent upon factors such as local staffing and expertise, available equipment and other facilities required to support a given clinical practice. Defining the range of practice for a specialist interventional radiologist and specialist interventional neuroradiologist is a critical step in the development of advanced training pathways, and also begins the process of defining these clinical radiology specialties as distinct from other medical specialties. The document summarises the additional advanced knowledge, behaviours, clinical skills and technical capabilities required for specialist interventional radiology and interventional neuroradiology practice. It emphasises the clinical roles that these specialist clinicians need to provide patients with high quality patient-centric care. These include, but are not limited to: contributing to multidisciplinary care; good communication with patients, referrers and other clinical colleagues; pre-procedural assessment; clinical
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“Defining the range of practice for a specialist interventional radiologist and specialist interventional neuroradiologist is a critical step in the development of advanced training pathways, and also begins the process of defining these clinical radiology specialties as distinct from other medical specialties.”
management and appropriate follow-up of patients. The ranges of practice for both IR and INR are outlined separately and in a broad manner to accurately describe the similarities and differences between the specialties, and to allow for ongoing relevance as the specialties grow and evolve with technology and clinical capabilities. Any and all comments on this foundational document for IR and INR would be greatly welcomed. The consultation closes on 24 September. For any general comments, please email interventional@ranzcr.edu.au The document was developed by the IR and INR Training Pathway Working Group, whose members are: Dr Andrew Cheung (co-chair), A/Prof Andrew Holden (co-chair), A/Prof Dinesh Varma, Dr Nick Brown (IRC chair), A/Prof Laetitia De Villiers, Dr Hamed Asadi, Dr Nicholas Cheung, A/Prof Gerard Goh (IRSA representative), A/Prof William McAuliffe (ANZSNR representative), A/ Prof Julie Ash (Medical Educationalist).
