The British Society of Paediatric Radiology

Minutes of the Meeting of the Executive Committee
Of the British Society of Paediatric Radiology
Held on Monday, 26th April 2004
In the Resource Room
Great Ormond Street Hospital
London

Dr McHugh welcomed Dr Karl Johnston and Dr Laurence Abernethy to the Executive Committee.

Apologies were received from Dr Sue King.
Matters arising from the minutes of the previous meeting held on 13th November 2003.

(i) NPSA – National Association for Patient Safety. Dr Kieran McHugh is to arrange for Dr Brain Ayers to speak at the BSPR meeting in Cardiff in November, 2004.

(ii) Website – This has been adjusted and it is now easier to post e-mails. A message board for cases is to be suggested at the AGM.

(iii) SIGS Meeting – Dr Karl Johnston submitted an article on Radiation Protection for Specialists corner in Clinical Radiology. Clinical Radiology reviewers felt it should be a review article and therefore longer. Dr Johnston was not prepared to do this. Dr L. Sweeney is to approach Dr A. Paterson about writing a review article on Radiation Protection.

(iv) Skeletal Surveys – Dr Sue King’s letter to Clinical Radiology about the BPSR NAI guidelines has been published.

(v) Associate members of BSPR – Radiology nurses at present are not eligible to become associate members of BSPR.

(vi) Amend – minute 12: “breast screening caused problems” Amend minute 16: - Spelling of Dr Roebuck.

Chairman’s Report .
Dr Kieran McHugh has completed 3 years as Chairman. He is permitted one more year on the executive committee as Chairman. Members of the committee agreed that Dr McHugh should stay as chairman for the remainder of his term on the executive committee.
Convenor’s Report
Dr Karl Johnston replaces Dr A. Sprigg as Convenor.
Head Ultrasound – Dr A. Sprigg had still not received any more feedback from the RCPCH or British Association of Perinatal Medicine. Dr Sprigg contacted the ultrasound group of the Royal College of Radiologists, and they are to get in touch with the RCPCH about the guidelines. It was also suggested that the British Medical Ultrasound Society should also be approached. Dr Alan Sprigg is to write an article for Radiology Now on Head Ultrasound Standards.
Paediatric Altered Consciousness – Guidelines for imaging
Dr K. McHugh reported that Dr Richard Bowker (paediatrician) would like 2 members of BSPR to become part of a group which are to develop evidence based guidelines for imaging children with altered level of consciousness. Dr K. McHugh is to e-mail BSPR members.
NICE GUIDELINES ON HEAD INJURY
There was some discussion about implementation of these guidelines and the variation in practice. The guidelines are to be reviewed after completion of a multicentre audit of NICE guidelines for paediatric head injury. There is also a review being carried out by the Children’s Surgical Forum of the R.C.S. on NICE guidelines. Dr K. McHugh is to write to the RCR about the problems implementing the NICE guidelines for Head Injury in Children.
NCEPOD
Dr McHugh received a letter from Paul Dubbins asking for topics. It was felt by the committee that this was not relevant to Paediatric Radiology. Dr McHugh is to reply.
NICE
Dr Laurence Abernethy is to be BSPR representative on the Interventional Procedures Advisory Committee. Dr K. McHugh is to attend an initial introductory meeting.
RCR SIGS Meeting
Dr Karl Johnston attended a recent meeting of SIG’s on focussed training. Trainees would be able to identify a subspecialty early on in their training. They would get 18 months chosen subspecialty training over 5 years and less time in other subspecialties. This proposal was supported by SIGS members.
Citations for Clinical Excellence Awards
Dr Luck was concerned that very few paediatric radiologists had clinical excellence or higher awards and felt that BSPR may be able to do more to support members in their application for higher awards. Dr K. McHugh has written citations for BSPR members but has not had feedback on outcome. It was decided that Dr McHugh would write to the RCR awards representative and ask for guidance on this matter.
NAI – Skeletal Survey
The BSPR NAI skeletal survey guidelines document is to be amended to include “CT brain should be considered”, and also include a recommendation to document a reason if CT brain was not performed.
Intussusception Device
Dr K. McHugh gave a short presentation on an air insufflation device for intussuscpetion reduction. Mr Rasoulain a medical physicist from Southampton has developed the device and would like BSPR members to participate in a pilot study of its use.
Dr Rasoulain is to be invited to make a presentation at BSPR in November.
AOB

(a) Dr K. McHugh has been asked to write an article on some key management issues for paediatric radiologists.

(b) Dr K. McHugh reported that Dr P. Dubbins would like 4 or 5 representatives from BSPR to participate in a child protection working party with the RCPCH and Royal College of Pathologists. Dr C. Luck and Dr K. Johnson agreed to become members of the working party. Dr K. McHugh is to ask Dr Tim Jaspan, and Dr Sue King to join the working party. There was uncertainty regarding whether Professor H. Carty would wish to join this working party – Dr P Dubbins would be contacting Prof Carty directly.

(c) MBUR6 - Dr McHugh reported that preparations of MBUR6 will take place over 3 years 2004-2006. The RCR have asked if BSPR would like any more guidelines included. Dr Abernethy suggested including guidelines for imaging of the child with altered consciousness and NAI. Dr McHugh is to ask BSPR members which of the guidelines in MBUR5 need updating or amending.

Future Meetings
BSPR members are to be invited to host the 2007 BSPR meeting.
MCQs
The MCQs submitted by members were reviewed and amended. Dr K. Duncan is to submit these to the RCR. Dr Duncan asked if members of the executive committee to submit one paediatric case each for the film bag for FRCR

Date of Next Meeting

Thursday, 11th November 2004 in Cardiff.

Dr LE Sweeney, Honorary Secretary, Consultant Paediatric Radiologist
The Royal Belfast Hospital for Sick Children, 180 Falls Road, Belfast BT12 6BE
Tel: 02890 894963 Fax: 02890 313798
E-mail: louise.sweeney@royalhospitals.n-i.nhs.uk

Minutes of the Meeting of the Executive Committee
Of the British Society of Paediatric Radiology
Held on Monday, 26th April 2004
In the Resource Room
Great Ormond Street Hospital
London

Dr McHugh welcomed Dr Karl Johnston and Dr Laurence Abernethy to the Executive Committee.

Apologies were received from Dr Sue King.

Matters arising from the minutes of the previous meeting held on 13th November 2003.

Chairman’s Report .
Dr Kieran McHugh has completed 3 years as Chairman. He is permitted one more year on the executive committee as Chairman. Members of the committee agreed that Dr McHugh should stay as chairman for the remainder of his term on the executive committee.

NCEPOD
Dr McHugh received a letter from Paul Dubbins asking for topics. It was felt by the committee that this was not relevant to Paediatric Radiology. Dr McHugh is to reply.

NICE
Dr Laurence Abernethy is to be BSPR representative on the Interventional Procedures Advisory Committee. Dr K. McHugh is to attend an initial introductory meeting.

NAI – Skeletal Survey
The BSPR NAI skeletal survey guidelines document is to be amended to include “CT brain should be considered”, and also include a recommendation to document a reason if CT brain was not performed.

AOB

Future Meetings
BSPR members are to be invited to host the 2007 BSPR meeting.

MCQs
The MCQs submitted by members were reviewed and amended. Dr K. Duncan is to submit these to the RCR. Dr Duncan asked if members of the executive committee to submit one paediatric case each for the film bag for FRCR

Date of Next Meeting

Thursday, 11th November 2004 in Cardiff.

Minutes of the Meeting of the Executive Committee Of the British Society of Paediatric Radiology Held on Monday, 26th April 2004 In the Resource Room Great Ormond Street Hospital London

Dr McHugh welcomed Dr Karl Johnston and Dr Laurence Abernethy to the Executive Committee.

Apologies were received from Dr Sue King.

Matters arising from the minutes of the previous meeting held on 13th November 2003.

Chairman’s Report . Dr Kieran McHugh has completed 3 years as Chairman. He is permitted one more year on the executive committee as Chairman. Members of the committee agreed that Dr McHugh should stay as chairman for the remainder of his term on the executive committee.

NCEPOD Dr McHugh received a letter from Paul Dubbins asking for topics. It was felt by the committee that this was not relevant to Paediatric Radiology. Dr McHugh is to reply.

NICE Dr Laurence Abernethy is to be BSPR representative on the Interventional Procedures Advisory Committee. Dr K. McHugh is to attend an initial introductory meeting.

NAI – Skeletal Survey The BSPR NAI skeletal survey guidelines document is to be amended to include “CT brain should be considered”, and also include a recommendation to document a reason if CT brain was not performed.

AOB

Future Meetings BSPR members are to be invited to host the 2007 BSPR meeting.

MCQs The MCQs submitted by members were reviewed and amended. Dr K. Duncan is to submit these to the RCR. Dr Duncan asked if members of the executive committee to submit one paediatric case each for the film bag for FRCR Date of Next Meeting Thursday, 11th November 2004 in Cardiff.

Minutes of the Meeting of the Executive Committee
Of the British Society of Paediatric Radiology
Held on Monday, 26th April 2004
In the Resource Room
Great Ormond Street Hospital
London

Chairman’s Report .
Dr Kieran McHugh has completed 3 years as Chairman. He is permitted one more year on the executive committee as Chairman. Members of the committee agreed that Dr McHugh should stay as chairman for the remainder of his term on the executive committee.

NCEPOD
Dr McHugh received a letter from Paul Dubbins asking for topics. It was felt by the committee that this was not relevant to Paediatric Radiology. Dr McHugh is to reply.

NICE
Dr Laurence Abernethy is to be BSPR representative on the Interventional Procedures Advisory Committee. Dr K. McHugh is to attend an initial introductory meeting.

NAI – Skeletal Survey
The BSPR NAI skeletal survey guidelines document is to be amended to include “CT brain should be considered”, and also include a recommendation to document a reason if CT brain was not performed.

Future Meetings
BSPR members are to be invited to host the 2007 BSPR meeting.

MCQs
The MCQs submitted by members were reviewed and amended. Dr K. Duncan is to submit these to the RCR. Dr Duncan asked if members of the executive committee to submit one paediatric case each for the film bag for FRCR

Date of Next Meeting

Thursday, 11th November 2004 in Cardiff.