The American College of Radiology (ACR) and the European Society of Radiology (ESR) held the second joint Global Summit on Radiological Quality and Safety on October 10-11, 2015 in Barcelona. The programme addressed the issues of safety, professional performance, practice improvement and customer service. Participants came from national and international radiological societies; partner medical societies; global organisations such as the International Atomic Energy Agency and the World Health Organisation; and patient advocacy groups. The objective was to exchange ideas and develop common strategies to improve and harmonise quality and safety in radiology on a global level. Participants debated and proposed improvement initiatives at the conclusion of the meeting.
Main messages: • Radiologists must adapt to demonstrate their value to the healthcare system. • Integration of quality and safety policies is crucial for our profession. • Excellent patient care includes good communication and direct involvement in clinical problem solving. • Culture is shifting towards clinical decision support tools for appropriate use of imaging. • "Big data" is a great opportunity for radiologists to improve the quality of patient care.
Keywords: Performance; Practice; Quality; Safety; Value.