Time Management: A Realistic Approach, by Valerie P. Jackson, M.D., emphasizes how four key elements of time management - goals, organization, delegation and relaxation - can together improve productivity and quality of life. While difficult to maintain, making strides towards achieving each of these elements being well-rounded both personally and professionally. The author suggests "ditching guilt," which can involve increased stress, anxiety, and decreased productivity.

The latest initiative by Quality Research in Radiation Oncology™ (QRRO) will allow radiation oncologists to assess the quality of care in their own practices and compare it to those of other practices. This program is discussed in the article Using QRRO™ Survey Data to Assess Compliance With Quality Indicators for Breast and Prostate Cancer, by Jean B. Owen, Ph.D., et al. In this study, researchers developed QIs for breast and prostate cancer based on clinical, evidence-based guidelines. The authors concluded that benchmarking utilization patterns on an individual and national level will contribute to the evolution of appropriate cancer care.


The June issue of JACR is an important resource for radiology and nuclear medicine professionals as well as students seeking clinical and educational improvement. The CME article for this issue of JACR is 2007 Survey of Radiologists: Source of Income and Impact of the Deficit Reduction Act of 2005.

For more information about JACR, please visit www.jacr.org.

The ACR is a national professional organization serving more than 32,000 radiologists, radiation oncologists, interventional radiologists, nuclear medicine physicians and medical physicists with programs focusing on the practice of radiology and the delivery of comprehensive health care services.


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