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Introduction
The introduction of hybrid imaging modalities such as combined positron emission tomography and computed tomography (PET-CT) has altered image analysis and reporting as well as the expectations of the referring physicians. The training in multimodality imaging is unsatisfactory at the moment because no specialisation is adequate for full analysis of the resulting image data. In the recent “White paper of the European Association of Nuclear Medicine (EANM) and the European Society of Radiology (ESR) on multimodality imaging”, ways to adjust training opportunities and, thus, to improve the situation were proposed. We think that action is urgently required in order to provide optimal training in multimodality imaging.
Opinion
Training in both nuclear medicine and diagnostic radiology should be restructured to allow for optional integrated training in multimodality imaging while maintaining the depth and detail of the individual specialties.
Suggested action
We propose criteria for the training in multimodality imaging that can be implemented locally and fast without precluding a yet to be defined regulatory framework.
References
Bischof Delaloye A, Carrió I, Cuocolo A, Knapp W, Gourtsoyiannis N, McCall I, et al. White paper of the European Association of Nuclear Medicine (EANM) and the European Society of Radiology (ESR) on multimodality imaging. Eur J Nucl Med Mol Imaging. 2007;34:1147–51.
Cuocolo A, Adam A. The “White paper of the European Association of Nuclear Medicine (EANM) and the European Society of Radiology (ESR) on multimodality imaging”: a message from the EANM and ESR Presidents. Eur J Nucl Med Mol Imaging. 2007;34:1145–6.
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This article is discussed in the editorial commentary available at: http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00259-008-0725-1 and in the article available at: http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00259-0723-3.
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Stegger, L., Schäfers, M., Weckesser, M. et al. EANM–ESR white paper on multimodality imaging. Eur J Nucl Med Mol Imaging 35, 677–680 (2008). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00259-008-0724-2
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00259-008-0724-2