Benefit of telehealth goes beyond providing consultations. Telehealth can be used to enhance rural workforce capabilities and scope of practice as part of strengthening rural health systems.

Our article comments on the enduring impact of COVID-19 in medical imaging. The emotional impact on COVID-19 is well reported in articles published at JMRS. This editorial covers the qualitative and quantitative structured templates now used for the reporting of chest x-rays on COVID-19.

While artificial intelligence (AI) and deep learning (DL) have sparked interest in medical imaging, there has been little commentary on the impact of AI on imaging technologists. Australian nuclear medicine technologists and radiographers recognise important applications of AI for assisting with repetitive tasks, performing menial tasks and enhancing the quality of outputs in medical imaging. There are concerns relating to ethical aspects of algorithm development and implementation.

Radiographers working in remote Far North Queensland (FNQ), Australia, are dual-qualified as sonographers and need to possess unique skills sets in order to provide culturally safe practice to all Australians living in remote areas. Due to the lack of onsite radiologists, radiographers/sonographers need to provide preliminary findings to referring practitioners including ultrasound. Our findings have demonstrated that agreement levels between radiographers/sonographers and radiologists were very high and support existing evidence about the accuracy and timely communication of sonographic findings to radiologists and other healthcare professionals, in keeping with MRPBA expectations.

On this cross-sectional study design, clinically practicing medical imaging practitioners from Western Australia shared their perceptions of the impact of COVID-19. The results showed that most participants (94.1%) perceived an impact to their clinical practice, with expressions of insufficient access to personal protective equipment (PPE). Participants also expressed concerns about little psychological support.

This is an original qualitative research article. It was conducted across two professions, across two geographical locations. The project examined the perspectives of Master of Pharmacy students in England and undergraduate Radiography students in Australia in relation to the effectiveness of an online learning environment to facilitate interprofessional learning.

Determining patients’ informational needs and acting on the needs are skills radiation therapists (RTs) employ daily with patients. Learning health literacy tools to assist with the informational delivery provides RTs with options to improve patients’ understanding of vital radiotherapy treatment information or tasks. While RTs may be person or process-focused when interacting with patients, the patient’s needs are always prioritised when providing information which ultimately results in patient understanding and increased compliance.

Telemedicine consultations can be a cost effective and convenient method of communication particularly with patients living in remote areas. Given the dearth of patient reported satisfaction data with this form of consultation in Radiation Oncology, we surveyed patients to assess this in our department.

This study explores radiation therapy patient experiences of being away from home; it considers patient perspectives of their own supportive care needs and identifies recurring themes. It provides a deeper understanding of how these patients think and feel and encourages the foundation of patient-centred insights for further research.

3D-printed polylactic acid (PLA) can have considerable variability in density, Hounsfield Unit (HU) and Coefficient of Equivalent Thickness (CET) values between samples and manufacturers. Multiple samples of dimensions 5x5x1 cm with 100% infill were assessed within this study. Centres looking to outsource 3D-printed bolus would benefit from clear, open communication with manufacturers and undertake stringent QA examination prior to implementation into the clinical environment.

A modified two isocentre (2-ISO) volumetric modulated arc therapy (VMAT) technique was investigated to determine whether it was dosimetrically equivalent to a 3-ISO VMAT technique and whether it can provide for an improved workflow process for planning and treatment of CSI patients. The new 2-ISO VMAT technique provided comparable dose distribution and patient-specific QA results to the 3-ISO technique. Its reduced planning and treatment times allows patients to commence treatment earlier, reduces sedation time during treatment if it is required and assists with limiting intra-fraction motion while potentially increasing treatment accuracy.

This scoping review investigated the current literature in this field to identify the evidence surrounding simulation-based education for medical radiation students. Student satisfaction remained high throughout the studies; however, it is the view of many that although simulation-based education is a valid and effective tool, it is complementary to and not a replacement for clinical placement.

Exploring the most up-to-date criteria and parameters of various imaging modalities in the diagnosis of ankle diastasis injuries

This commentary aims to introduce medical radiation professionals to health preference research by describing commonly used preference methodologies, with a particular focus on discrete choice experiments.

The superior-inferior (SI) axial shoulder view is an important part of shoulder imaging. When positioned correctly the gleno-humeral joint is visualised with the superior and inferior aspects of the glenoid superimposed to demonstrate the true relationship between the glenoid and humerus. This paper outlines a proposed modification using bony landmarks that can assist MITs in positioning their patients for this important view and obtain diagnostic images that demonstrate the glenoid in true profile.

Appendiceal diverticulitis, a frequently underdiagnosed entity, differs from typical appendicitis by the presence of an inflamed appendiceal diverticulum. Appendiceal diverticulitis is a surgical emergency which has an increased risk of perforation compared to typical appendicitis. We discuss a surgically and pathologically confirmed case of complicated appendiceal diverticulitis and its management implications.