Clinical Decision Support
ESR iGuide

ESR iGuide, a solution by the European Society of Radiology, offers readily available and user-friendly imaging referral guidelines throughout Europe.

Developed with evidence-based practices, these guidelines establish a unified European standard. Incorporated into the ESR iGuide clinical decision support platform, users can tailor recommendations to their needs from the evidence-based core. ESR iGuide, easily accessible to referring physicians, operates at the point of care. With support from affiliates like Quality and Safety in Imaging (QSI) GmbH, along with partnerships including the American College of Radiology and National Decision Support Company, the ESR leverages its experience and a proven technical platform to enhance international cooperation in evidence-based referral guideline development.

Get to know our ESR Referral Guidelines Subcommittee in the Quality, Safety and Standards Subcommittees tab here.

CDS and Referral

Guidelines

The European Society of Radiology recognizes the importance of imaging referral guidelines to enhance appropriateness and justification of radiological procedures, especially amid financial constraints and radiation exposure concerns. ESR iGuide addresses gaps in guideline availability and utilization in Europe. This clinical decision support system, leveraging software from National Decision Support Company, aims to offer evidence-based information and actionable support for imaging decisions at the point of care, promoting prudent radiation use.

Starting in 2014, senior radiologists appointed by the ESR began crafting European imaging referral guidelines based on American College of Radiology’s Appropriateness Criteria. These guidelines cover various medical areas and are integrated into the ESR iGuide platform. The goal is to address approximately 80% of daily practice requests by evaluating clinical scenarios, indications, and recommendations. A dedicated ESR Subcommittee on Referral Guidelines maintains and updates these guidelines annually in collaboration with the American College of Radiology. The joint ESR-ACR rapid response process coordinates content development.

 
Since 2016, ESR iGuide has been implemented in hospitals across over 10 European countries, improving the efficiency and effectiveness of medical imaging practices.

Do you have questions about our ESR iGuide? Get in touch with us and we’re happy to help!

Become A Member Today!

You will have access to a wide range of benefits that can help you advance your career and stay up-to-date with the latest developments in the field of radiology. These benefits include access to educational resources, networking opportunities with other professionals in the field, opportunities to participate in research projects and clinical trials, and access to the latest technologies and techniques. 

Check out our different membership options.

If you don’t find a fitting membership send us an email here.

Membership

for radiologists, radiology residents, professionals of allied sciences (including radiographers/radiological technologists, nuclear medicine physicians, medical physicists, and data scientists) & professionals of allied sciences in training residing within the boundaries of Europe

  • Reduced registration fees for ECR 1
  • Reduced fees for the European School of Radiology (ESOR) 2
  • Exclusive option to participate in the European Diploma. 3
  • Free electronic access to the journal European Radiology 4
  • Content e-mails for all ESR journals
  • Updates on offers & events through our newsletters
  • Exclusive access to the ESR feed in Juisci

€ 11 /year

Yes! That is less than €1 per month.

Free membership

for radiologists, radiology residents or professionals of allied sciences engaged in practice, teaching or research residing outside Europe as well as individual qualified professionals with an interest in radiology and medical imaging who do not fulfil individual or all requirements for any other ESR membership category & former full members who have retired from all clinical practice
  • Reduced registration fees for ECR 1
  • Free electronic access to the journal European Radiology
  • Content e-mails for all 3 ESR journals 4
  • Updates on offers & events through our newsletters
  • Exclusive access to the ESR feed in Juisci

€ 0

The best things in life are free.

ESR Friends

For students, company representatives or hospital managers etc.

  • Content e-mails for all 3 ESR journals 4
  • Updates on offers & events through our newsletters

€ 0

Friendship doesn’t cost a thing.

The membership type best fitting for you will be selected automatically during the application process.

Footnotes:

01

Reduced registration fees for ECR 2024:
Provided that ESR 2023 membership is activated and approved by August 31, 2023.

Reduced registration fees for ECR 2025:
Provided that ESR 2024 membership is activated and approved by August 31, 2024.

02
Not all activities included
03
Examination based on the ESR European Training Curriculum (radiologists or radiology residents).
04
European Radiology, Insights into Imaging, European Radiology Experimental.