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.
THE ESR CLINICAL AUDIT BOOKLET
Under the leadership of David Howlett and Núria Bargalló, the ESR Audit and Standards Subcommittee has released the 3rd Edition of Esperanto, ESR Guide to Clinical Audit in Radiology.
This update features an improved clinical audit guide and expanded audit templates, aiming to enhance awareness and comprehension of clinical audit in European radiology departments. The document serves as a resource to aid departments in establishing efficient clinical audit practices.
Get the booklet here
Or download single audit templates that you need here
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 →