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2009
BFCR(09)14	Image-guided ablation	*
BFCR(09)13	Standards for the introduction of new procedures and new devices	See details
BFCR(09)12	Standards for radiofrequency ablation (RFA)	See details
2009	Pregnancy and Work in Diagnostic Imaging Departments, Second edition	*
BFCR(09)11	Dealing with an infection outbreak incident	*
2009	Consensus Guidelines for the Prescription and Administration of Oral Bowel Cleansing Agents	*
BFCR(09)9	Clinical Radiology Annual Census 2008	*
BFCR(09)8	College Review of Radiology Services, Third edition	*
BFCR(09)7	Metformin: updated guidance for use in diabetics with renal impairment	*
BFCR(09)6	IT guidance: National Strategy for Radiology Image and Report Sharing	*
BFCR(09)5	Intuition is not evidence: A position statement from The Royal College of Radiologists on the use of simulation in invasive image-guided procedures	*
BFCR(09)4	Guidelines for radiologists in implementing the NPSA Safe Surgery requirement	*
BFCR(09)3	Standards for providing a 24-hour diagnostic radiology service	See details
BFCR(09)1	Clinical recommendations on the use of uterine artery embolisation in the management of fibroids, Second edition	See details
2009	Protection of Pregnant Patients during Diagnostic Medical Exposures to Ionising Radiation	*
2009	Imaging Service Standards for Accreditation. January 2009	*

2008
BFCR(08)17	How many radiologists do we need? A guide to planning hospital radiology services	See details
BFCR(08)15	Standards for patient confidentiality and PACS	See details
BFCR(08)16	IT guidance: Practical guidance for radiologists and clinical users regarding PACS CD encryption. November 2008	*
BFCR(08)13	Standards for providing a 24-hour interventional radiology service	See details
BFCR(08)14	Guidelines for the use of PET-CT in Children	*
BFCR(08)12	Standards for the communication of critical, urgent and unexpected significant radiological findings	See details
2008	Standards for Radiological Investigations of Suspected Non-accidental Injury	*
BFCR(08)11	IT guidance: The adoption of lossy image data compression for the purpose of clinical interpretation	*
BFCR(08)10	IT guidance: IT Training	*
BFCR(08)9	IT guidance: DICOM and HL7 standards	*
BFCR(08)8	IT guidance: Picture archiving and communication systems (PACS) and quality assurance	*
BFCR(08)7	IT guidance: Picture archiving and communication systems (PACS) and guidelines on diagnostic display devices	*
BFCR(08)6	IT guidance: Radiology information systems	*
BFCR(08)5	18FDG oncology PET-CT: guidance for existing consultants	*
BFCR(08)4	IT guidance: Storage requirements and solutions for picture archiving and communication systems (PACS)	*
BFCR(08)3	IT guidance: Ergonomics	*
BFCR(08)2	IT guidance: Electronic remote requesting	*
2008	Clinical imaging requests from non-medically qualified professionals, 2nd edition	*

2007
BFCR(07)14	Gadolinium-based Contrast Media and Nephrogenic Systemic Fibrosis	*
RCR(07)2	Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposure) Regulations (IR(ME)R) 2000. Advice to Fellows and members of The Royal College of Radiologists	*
BFCR(07)13	Achieving Standards in Vascular Radiology	*
BFCR(07)12	The Provision of Emergency Vascular Services 2007	*
BFCR(07)11	Interventional radiology: responsibility for patients	*
BFCR(07)10	Making the best use of clinical radiology services, 6th edition	See details
BFCR(07)9	Standards for Self-assessment of Performance	£5
BFCR(07)8	Standards for Radiology Discrepancy Meetings	£5
BFCR(07)7	Shaping the Future of Interventional Radiology	£5
BFCR(07)6	Advice on exposure to ionising radiation during pregnancy in children	*
BFCR(07)5	The Radiologist and Nuclear Medicine	*
BFCR(07)4	Advice to radiologists undertaking work in independent treatment centres and elsewhere in the independent sector	*
BFCR(07)3	A Joint Training Pathway in Vascular Surgery and Interventional Radiology	*
EBCR(07)1	Structured Training Curriculum for Clinical Radiology	*
BFCR(07)2	Ultrasound Training by Radiology Departments for other Medical Specialties	*
BFCR(07)1	Team working within clinical imaging. A contemporary view of skills mix	£5/£25

2006
BFCR(06)7	Guidelines for Nursing Care in Interventional Radiology	£5
BFCR(06)6	Advice from the Royal College of Radiologists Concerning Training for Carotid Artery Stenting (CAS)	*
BFCR(06)4	Retention and Storage of Images and Radiological Patient Data	*
BFCR(06)3	Framework for Primary Care Access to Imaging	See details
RCR(06)1	Recommendations for Cross-Sectional Imaging in Cancer Management	£25
BFCR(06)1	Standards for the Reporting and Interpretation of Imaging Investigations	£5

2005
BFCR(05)9	Cancer Multidisciplinary Team Meetings – Standards for Clinical Radiologists	£5
BFCR(05)8	Standards for Patient Consent Particular to Radiology	£5
BFCR(05)7	Standards For Iodinated Intravascular Contrast Agent Administration To Adult Patients	£5
RCR(05)5	Tackling Health Inequalities	£5
RCR(05)4	Advice to Members and Fellows who are Subject to Litigation	*
RCR(05)3	Errata slip: Providing Expert Advice to the Court: Guidance for Members and Fellows	*
RCR(05)3	Providing Expert Advice to the Court: Guidance for Members and Fellows	£5
BFCR(05)6	Changing Working Lives	£5
BRCR(05)5	PET-CT in the UK. A strategy for development and integration of a leading edge technology within routine clinical practice	*
BFCR(05)3	A Guide to Radiological Research (Second Edition)	£5
BFCR(05)2	Ultrasound Training Recommendations for Medical and Surgical Specialties	£5
BFCR(05)1	Standards for Ultrasound Equipment	£5

2004
2004	Guidance on the Establishment and Use of Diagnostic Reference Levels for Medical X-Ray Examinations	£20
EBCR(04)2	Special Interest Training Curricula	*
BFCR(04)5	360 Degree Appraisal – Good Practice for Radiologists	Free
BFCR(04)4	Teleradiology – A Guidance Document for Clinical Radiologists	£5
BFCR(04)3	Clinical Radiology and the Patients of General Practitioners	£3
BFCR(04)2	Individual Responsibilities – A Guide to Good Medical Practice for Radiologists	£5
EBCR(04)1	Structured Training in Clinical Radiology	£5

2003
BFCR(03)4	Safe Sedation, Analgesia and Anaesthesia within the Radiology Department	£5
BFCR(03)2	Guidance on Screening and Symptomatic Breast Imaging (Second Edition)	£5
BFCR(03)1	Provision of Vascular Radiology Services	£5

2002
BFCR(02)6	The Data Protection Act 1998 - Practical Implications	*

2001
RCR(01)2	Continuing Professional Development	£5
2001	X-rays: How safe are they?	free
BFCR(01)2	Adverse Reactions to Picolax	*

2000
RCR(00)1	Radionuclide Therapy: Guidance for Clinicians. Report from the Intercollegiate Standing Committee on Nuclear Medicine	£5
2000	Clinical Governance and Revalidation: A Practical Guide for Radiologists	£25.00
BFCR(00)9	Making your Radiology Services more patient-friendly	£2
BFCR(00)7	Care of the Patient on the Ward and in Outpatient Clinics	*
BFCR(00)5	A Guide to Justification for Clinical Radiologists	£5
BFCR(00)1	Guide to Job Descriptions, Job Plans and Work Programmes in Clinical Radiology	*

1999
BFCR(99)11	Good Practice Guide for Clinical Radiologists	£5
BFCR(99)10	Workload, Workforce and Equipment in Departments of Clinical Radiology - Scotland	£5

1998
BFCR(98)5	Intimate Examinations	*
BFCR(98)4	Service Level Agreements	£5
BFCR(98)3	Responsibility for Medical Management in Radiology	*

1997
BFCR(97)2	Training and Practice in Interventional Radiology	*

1996
BFCR(96)7	Clinical Radiology – Writing a Good Business Case	£5

1995
BFCR(95)8	Guidance on Ultrasound Procedures in Early Pregnancy (Published jointly with the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists)	£5
BFCR(95)2	Radiation and the Early Foetus	*

1993
1993	Continuing Medical Education	*

1991
1991	Statement on Myodil (Published jointly with The British Society of Neuroradiology)	*