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Medical leaders support a planned increase in the number of physician associates (PA) in the NHS, but they warn guidelines must be clear. The NHS has 3,286 PAs, who assist healthcare teams but are not authorised to prescribe. They can order ultrasound or MRI scans but not scans involving ionising radiation, eg X-rays or CT scans, or nuclear medicine scans. Both PAs and anaesthetic associates (AA) qualify after a funded two-year master's degree. They often have a science undergraduate degree, but that is not a prerequisite. #healthpolicy #physicianassistant #physicianassociate #substitution #sustainability #healthcare #healthcareworkforce World Health Organization Cautious backing for rise in number of physician associates https://lnkd.in/eJGKXQ8a

HR & Radiation workers Especially in Healthcare Industry the importance of Radiation workers is vital... Areas like cathlab, Radiology, nuclear medicine, Radiation oncology etc., requires workers to work such machines.. occupational hazards inevitable here.. But addressing such health issues at appropriate intervals needs much important.. To be ensured by HRs to ensure the health and safety needs for those workers.. Annual health checkups , TLD badges & CAPA on AERB reports at every three months helps HRs to identify the radiation incurred for each one... It's also a HRs most important duty in healthcare sector

#ISRRT_Radiographer/#Radiological_Technologist_Definition Following ISRRT document outlines the definition and role of radiographers/radiological technologists as adopted in August 2021. Key points include: #Terminology: The term radiographer/radiological technologist is used to describe professionals in the radiography field. #Role: These professionals are integral to multidisciplinary healthcare teams, providing diagnostic, therapeutic, and research services using various imaging technologies. #Responsibilities: - Use critical thinking, professional and ethical judgment. - Ensure patient safety and care before, during, and after procedures. - Advocate for and practice radiation safety according to the ALARA principle. - Engage in quality assurance and evidence-based practice. - Maintain autonomy and accountability where permissible by law. #Specialties: Include bone densitometry, CT, MRI, ultrasound, nuclear medicine, radiation therapy, and more. #Professional_Accountability: Focus on patient-centered care, technical competence, and interdisciplinary communication. The following document emphasizes the importance of education, legal authorization, and adherence to ethical and safety standards in radiography practice according to #ISRRT.

The medical field is one of the most important sector in our society. Remember a healthy society is a viable society and so growing up I have always aspired to be part of this team. Getting into the medical field, I was opportune to join one of the most needed department of the medical core (medical imaging technology). Popularly known as the eye of medicine, medical imaging technology is the use of the rapidly advancing technology to either treat or diagnose diseases. This section of medicine ranges from diagnostic ultrasonography, conventional radiography, CT scan, MRI, radiation therapy, nuclear medicine and many more. These services are highly needed in our society today as it assist physicians to diagnose, treat and better manage health issues. Medical imaging is actually the eye of medicine.

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📣 Environmental Sustainability in Radiology, Radiotherapy and Nuclear Medicine. Dream or Reality? ♻☢ Will a sustainable future for the radiology area be possible? What role will radiographers play in the energy transition? What is already being done in radiology departments throughout Europe? 🌿 If you are a radiographer, take part in the short survey to express your opinion on environmental and energy sustainability issues in the radiology area. Tell us your opinion! 🌐✨ The survey is available in 5 different languages! Click here to complete the survey ➡ https://lnkd.in/dqanpbcD Cliquez ici pour répondre à l'enquête ➡ https://lnkd.in/dHSwXHfr Klicken Sie hier, um die Umfrage auszufüllen ➡ https://lnkd.in/dUPdWgV4 Clicca qui per completare la survey ➡ https://lnkd.in/dvzPqwWn Haga clic aquí para rellenar la encuesta ➡ https://lnkd.in/d9ypXjwM Study coordinated by Andrea Roletto and promoted by the EFRS European Federation of Radiographer Societies, as part of the EFRS Research Hub 2024 at the European Congress of Radiology (ECR) 2024. EFRS European Federation of Radiographer Societies European Society of Radiology  #Radiographers #Environmental #Sustainability #Survey

Medical physicists most commonly work in one of three areas: diagnostic radiology, radiotherapy, and nuclear medicine. Other medical physicists focus on research, teaching, or consulting. Some of the things a medical physicist might do: 1. Study the effects of radiation on the human body 2. Study how radiation interacts with the environment 3. Work with doctors to ensure the safety and effectiveness of radiological procedures 4. Calculate the lowest effective dosage of medical radiation for a patient 5. Test and supervise the maintenance of the equipment used in medical imaging 6. Develop safety procedures for those working around radiation 7. Review data related to radiation levels at a nuclear power plant #NAMP

𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐏𝐡𝐲𝐬𝐢𝐜𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐑𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐲: . . 𝐀 𝐅𝐢𝐞𝐥𝐝 𝐨𝐟 𝐈𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭 As a radiation professional, I am proud to be part of this exciting and innovative field that applies the principles of physics and engineering to the diagnosis and treatment of various diseases, as well as the protection of people and the environment from harmful radiation. 𝑺𝒐𝒎𝒆 𝒐𝒇 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒂𝒎𝒂𝒛𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒕𝒉𝒊𝒏𝒈𝒔 𝒕𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝒎𝒆𝒅𝒊𝒄𝒂𝒍 𝒑𝒉𝒚𝒔𝒊𝒄𝒔 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒓𝒂𝒅𝒊𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒕𝒆𝒄𝒉𝒏𝒐𝒍𝒐𝒈𝒚 𝒄𝒂𝒏 𝒅𝒐 𝒂𝒓𝒆: 📌 Improve the quality and safety of medical imaging by developing and optimizing techniques such as X-rays, CT scans, and nuclear medicine. 📌 Enhance the effectiveness and precision of radiation therapy by designing and implementing advanced methods such as intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT), stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS), and proton therapy. 📌 Support the development and testing of new drugs and biomarkers by using radioisotopes and radiopharmaceuticals for molecular imaging and targeted therapy. 📌 Monitor and control the exposure and impact of radiation by measuring and modeling the dose and risk of radiation to patients, workers, and the public, and by developing and enforcing radiation safety standards and regulations. The vision and mission of medical physics and radiation technology are to use the power of radiation for the benefit of humanity, while minimizing the potential harm. This requires a high level of scientific knowledge, technical skills, ethical values, and interdisciplinary collaboration. However, this field also faces some significant challenges and opportunities in the future, such as: 🔸 Keeping up with the rapid changes and innovations in technology, science, and medicine, and ensuring the quality and safety of new devices and methods. 🔸 Expanding the scope and impact of medical physics and radiation technology to new areas of application, such as biotechnology, nanotechnology, and neurology. 🔸 Addressing the shortage and diversity of medical physicists and radiation technologists and providing adequate education, training, and career development opportunities. 🔸Increasing the awareness and appreciation of the role and value of medical physics and radiation technology among other healthcare professionals, policy makers, and the general public. What are some of the challenges and opportunities that you face as a medical physicist or radiation technology? I would love to hear your thoughts and experiences in the comments below. #MedicalPhysics #RadiationTechnology #Healthcare #Innovation #LinkedIn

Uncovering insights into radiologic and nuclear medicine procedures! The article on "Patient Exposure from Radiologic and Nuclear Medicine Procedures in the United States" presents a comprehensive analysis of the changes in per capita radiation exposure from 2006 to 2016. From 377 million diagnostic and interventional radiologic examinations in 2006 to a steady figure in 2016, this research explores shifts in medical radiation trends. Notably, the number of CT scans increased, while other procedures and nuclear medicine decreased. Dental radiographic and CT exams reached around 320 million in 2016. Crucially, the study reveals a reversal in the trend of increasing radiation doses from medical procedures observed from 1980 to 2006. In 2016, the total collective effective dose and per capita dose were lower than in 2006. At RADPAD® Radiation Protection, we champion safer healthcare practices. Understanding these trends is vital for ensuring patient and healthcare professional safety. Explore RADPAD® Radiation Protection shields for enhanced radiation protection. Read the full study here: https://lnkd.in/grcVtnk3 #RADPAD #RadiationProtection #Healthcare #MedicalProcedures #PatientSafety #HealthcareInsights #RadiationExposure #Radiology

It's Q & A Thursday! Question: Can an interventional radiologist be designated as an authorized user for Y-90? Answer: The role of the AU varies depending upon the institution. In some, an interventional radiology physician serves as the AU. This includes consulting with the patient, ordering and reviewing diagnostic studies as part of the therapy planning, and administering the Y-90 dose. In other institutions, a radiation oncologist or nuclear medicine physician may assume the AU role. They are responsible for reviewing diagnostic data, executing the complex therapy planning, and supervising the Y- 90 dose administration. Code 77790 is assigned by the authorized user (AU) who is responsible for safe handling, receipt, accounting, and storage of the Y-90 dose. A record of the Y-90 dose must be documented and kept in the facility or office where the procedure was performed. However, the NCCI Chapter 9, Section E.12 states: “Supervision and handling of radionuclides is integral to nuclear medicine procedures (eg., CPT codes 78012‐79999). Physicians should not separately report CPT code 77790 (supervision, handling, and loading of radiation source) for this service.” Therefore, when assigning code 79445 for the radioembolization, code 77790 should not be reported for the services provided at the same patient encounter. Reference: Clinical Examples in Radiology, Summer 2015 #qandathursday #radrx #crackingtheIRcode #circc #interventionalradiologycoding #ivrcoding #ircoding