Trivia
Warren Clements & Jim Koukounaras
Which of the following best reflects the authors’ central argument regarding the management of complications in interventional radiology (IR)?
A) Complications are inevitable in IR and should be accepted as a normal part of practice without formal review systems.
B) Complication management in IR should focus primarily on technical training and procedure volumes.
C) A robust clinical governance framework and iterative hospital systems are essential for learning from complications and driving continuous quality improvement in IR.
D) Reducing complications in IR depends solely on the introduction of newer imaging technologies.
Joseph J. Gemmete
According to Gemmete, which of the following is a key strategy in fostering a culture of safety and learning from medical errors in interventional radiology?
A) Punishing individuals responsible for errors to reinforce accountability
B) Minimizing disclosure of errors to protect institutional reputation
C) Promoting transparency, open communication, and non-punitive reporting to encourage learning and systemic improvement
D) Relying solely on peer-reviewed publications to guide error management practices
The Rocky Road to Recognizing Interventional Radiology as a Full Clinical Speciality
Mohamad Hamady & Ian McCafferty
Which of the following challenges is identified by Hamady and McCafferty as a major barrier to the recognition of interventional radiology (IR) as a full clinical specialty?
A) Lack of interest in minimally invasive procedures among medical students
B) Limited availability of interventional radiology equipment in hospitals
C) Insufficient clinical ownership, visibility, and structured training pathways for IR compared to established specialties
D) Overregulation of IR practice by international radiology boards
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