• Wolfgang Kratzer, Mark M Hänle, Konrad F Stock, Johannes G Wechsler, and Hans Worlicek.
• Universitätsklinikum Ulm: Universitatsklinikum Ulm, Ulm, GERMANY.
• Dtsch. Med. Wochenschr. 2023 Apr 1; 148 (9): 577582577-582.

AbstractUltrasonography is an imaging modality of great importance in everyday clinical practice. Technical innovations continuously expand the diagnostic and therapeutic possibilities of ultrasonography requiring continuous upskilling of sonographers. Only a small number of practitioners, in hospital and practice settings in Germany, currently have the required level of skills. Therefore, these techniques are not as readily available as would be desirable. A modern high-end ultrasound scanner in the hands of a qualified sonographer is a diagnostic high-tech precision instrument, which can compete with any other imaging modality.In conclusion, basic sonography, as it is currently practised should be separated from high-end sonography, requiring extensive training and better remuneration. In this context the introduction of a new medical board speciality for ultrasonography, "Advanced Ultrasonography", with corresponding upgrading should be recommended for high-end sonography.Thieme. All rights reserved.

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