The Rules of Radiology

by Paul McCoubrie

This book gets to the heart of what radiology is and what radiologists do. As a relatively young speciality, there is no guide for radiologists to act as a moral compass. Until now, that is. You will not find any dry technical matters in here. You will not find any clues about how to interpret images better. This book details the ‘other 50%’: the rest of the working week when a radiologist is not reading scans or performing procedures.   

The essence of radiology is distilled and offered up to the reader. If you want a comfortable read that offers bland reassurances, look elsewhere. If you want a book that questions everything and discusses uncomfortable truths, this is the book for you. Each of the Rules addresses an important part of professional practice.  This book is a manifesto for all radiologists across the globe to raise their game, to be more effective and to serve their patients better. 

Genres: Medical

230 pages, Kindle Edition

Published February 7, 2021

Reviews

[Andrea Howes · Rating 5 out of 5]

Having followed Dr McCoubrie’s rules in bit form in various places over the years, it was nice to see them all compiled in one place. All the more meaningful as we are of a similar generation of Radiologists (some younger Radiologists may not be able to relate to all of it). Would be useful reading for other Specialities too. Looking forward to reading “More Rules of Radiology” which has just arrived.

[Martina Paetzel · Rating 5 out of 5]

A book that all radiologists (both new and …. “Seasoned!”) should read and take to heart. Very insightful and it gives you a bit of humble pie if you catch yourself breaking one of the rules (or at least bending it!). Definitely recommend it.

I also personally think all radiology managers (and Trust Headquarters) should read this book. It gives a good insight about what the job is about.

[Elīza · Rating 3 out of 5]

I’d say a quarter of the book was good… other parts boring and a lot of with constrained sarcasm

[Chris · Rating 5 out of 5]

Funny boomer

[Tamer Sadek · Rating 5 out of 5]

Hilarious insight into the world of Radiology.