Regional Representative System

Worldwide interest in bone densitometry is expanding at an exponential rate as reflected in rising ISCD membership and certification. To facilitate high quality standards in bone density testing and encourage densitometrists to join the ISCD and become certified, the ISCD Regional Representative System has been established.

ISCD Regional Panels, representing countries or regions with at least 25 ISCD members, may participate in the Regional Representative System. When possible, a clinician and technologist volunteer will be available to respond to scientific questions, and a public policy volunteer will respond to questions regarding public policy, regulation and reimbursement.

There is no charge to access a regional representative although membership is required. The service is not intended to encompass help on technical matters requiring extensive research or preparation of written reports by volunteers nor will they perform specific scan interpretations or specific patient care issues. Assistance is expected to be informal and involve no more than short e-mails. Responses are informational but not consultative in nature. Regional representative volunteers are ISCD members in good standing.

Rules and Regulations

Evaluation of the credentials, qualifications and competence of a volunteer is the responsibility of the member seeking assistance. In furnishing this free service, the ISCD has selected volunteers deemed qualified to assist with this program, but the ISCD has not undertaken to and expressly disclaims any undertaking to evaluate or pass upon the competence of any volunteer. The service does not contemplate the assumption of legal or ethical responsibility on the part of ISCD or its volunteers for assistance provided. Anyone using the free service agrees to indemnify the ISCD and the volunteer from any claim or liability arising from the assistance given. Assistance with questions should not involve analysis of fact or law.

Although the ISCD endeavors to present accurate information, the ISCD does not warrant the accuracy or reliability of any information given by an ISCD regional representative volunteer. Use of any information secured from a regional representative is at your own risk, and users should independently evaluate information before using or relying on it. The ISCD does not endorse or recommend any specific product.

To access the Regional Representative System, select "I Agree" below. By doing so you acknowledge that you have read and understood the above terms, conditions and disclaimer, and you agree to be bound by them. If they are acceptable, indicate your agreement and acceptance by clicking below on the button labeled "I Agree".