QUALITY
& SAFETY
ADVANCING STANDARDS.
The European Society of Radiology has been at the forefront of advancing the field of radiology by prioritizing and enhancing quality and safety standards. With an unwavering commitment to patient care and the continual improvement of medical practices, the ESR plays a pivotal role in shaping the landscape of modern radiology worldwide!
ESR iGuide – the right decision for your patients
ESR iGuide is a clinical decision support system for European imaging referral guidelines developed by the European Society of Radiology (ESR) in collaboration with the American College of Radiology (ACR). It follows an evidence-based approach, enhancing patient safety and service quality by promoting appropriate imaging use and reducing unnecessary exams.
ESR iGuide is distributed exclusively by the ESR’s affiliate, Quality and Safety in Imaging (QSI) GmbH, delivering evidence-based clinical decision support directly into clinical workflows.
EUROSAFE IMAGING – putting patient safety first
EuroSafe Imaging is the European Society of Radiology’s flagship initiative to promote quality and safety in medical imaging. The mission of EuroSafe Imaging is to support and strengthen medical radiation protection across Europe following a holistic, inclusive approach.
ESR’s Guide to Clinical Audit - AUDITRAD
(Esperanto 4th Edition)
*AUDITRAD is currently under revision by the European Commission
AUDITRAD is an expanded version of Esperanto – ESR’s Guide to Clinical Audit, featuring 33 new audit templates, 55 updated templates, and expanded guidelines on key topics like AI tools. Designed for radiology departments across Europe, it also includes a blank template for users to create custom audits. Developed through the CLAUD-IT EU4Health project, ESR members, and leading experts, AUDITRAD is a comprehensive and up-to-date resource.
ESR-led Projects & Papers
Check out our projects which ensure that clinical audit is applied properly to improve quality of patient care in Europe, but also to understand the regulators’ perspective for its efforts regarding audit.
Quality, Safety and Standards
Committee & Subcommittees
Meet the members of ESR’s Quality, Safety and Standards committee and subcommittees here →