Paul McCoubrie
A radiologist who thinks too much, talks too much and does too little
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- From one my regular correspondents: “Evidence of pacemaker” Isn’t it beautifully awful?
- The first FRCR anatomy exam is fast approaching. Test your knowledge against this seemingly innocuous annotated abdominal radiograph. Answers in a week
- Send by a radiologist pal. Fancy being met on a Monday morning by this horrific sight
- Low incidence problems are the heartsink of radiologists across the globe. But they are everyone’s problem. Including the patient.
- Faced with a low-incidence but serious condition, clinicians & #radiologists must discuss the case and the patient should be seen by experienced doctors before a scan, insists @pmccoubrie.bsky.social. buff.ly/uXnhZs8 #radiology
- A neighbour left a festive present of some mistletoe on our doorstep, clearly well intentioned and seasonally appropriate Yet I can’t help thinking that mistletoe is a parasite and therefore an odd choice Imagine if I left a gift of a bucket of tapeworms on their doorstep
- This topic, whilst not sexy in a *traditional* way, is a modern phenomenon in medical practice. And no one is talking about it
- 🩻 Low incidence problems ➡️ buff.ly/dhX7aq5 In his latest blog, Paul looks at unintended consequences: Radiologist burnout. Surge in incidental findings. Rise in false positives. Rise in false negatives. @PMccoubrie.bsky.social #surgsky #medsky
- 🚨*self publicity klaxon*🚨 There is £6 off my books for the festive period. I’d say they’d make a perfect present for radiologists (and those that deal with radiologists) If you live in the UK, DM me for a signed & dedicated copy link.springer.com/book/10.1007... link.springer.com/book/10.1007...
- An absolute must read (but long read) about how AI is a massive bubble that is being exploited by big business to do us over. And radiologists are first on the list It’s compelling and unarguably true pluralistic.net/2025/12/05/p...
- U.K. cancer MDTs need rethinking - recent BMJ piece. All 4000+ radiologists would breathe a massive sigh if someone could. Please and thank you www.bmj.com/content/bmj/...
- This one is close my heart. I hope it resonates you
- 🩻 “The radiologist sees the shadow, the surgeon sees the patient" ➡️ buff.ly/LHeUMAE Paul McCoubrie makes the case for smaller, focused surgical X-ray meetings — and questions whether today’s giant MDTs are helping or hindering care. @pmccoubrie.bsky.social #medsky #surgsky
- Anyone ever noticed that the big cat bean looks like a nose?
- Out on a walk? Look down as well as up. It’s fungi season in the Northern Hemisphere. These are all sheathed woodtuft #mushroommonday
- Planning our walking holiday to the Lake District next week. Guess which hill we are going up first?
- View from holiday cottage
- Some sympathy for the teleradiology company. General Medical Council again not fit for purpose. How hard is it to check that an individual is trained and licensed?
- A #radiologist was able to work for a leading UK #teleradiology company, despite having had his licences revoked in Sweden and Norway. The firm has now issued a detailed statement on the scandal. Read our report: buff.ly/XXZwCHf #radiology
- Storm Amy had an upside this weekend just gone. It was a wet walk in Ingleton but the rivers were very full. Made for some glorious snaps
- I'm fascinated by decision-making and it's central role in clinical practice. But also it is hard these days and I explore why in my latest column
- 🧠Surgery isn’t about dexterity—it’s about judgement. ➡️ buff.ly/NNRATp4 In his latest blog, Paul reflects on clinical decision-making, its pitfalls, and the modern epidemic of decision paralysis in hospitals. @pmccoubrie.bsky.social #medsky #surgsky #surgeon
