There is increasing pressure on healthcare systems to act to reduce the environmental impact of operations, but it can be challenging to understand exactly how to achieve this. This session aims to discover what a "green" department looks like in both imaging and radiotherapy and, in particular, what actions can be taken by those working on the front line.
Chairpersons' introduction
Altino Jorge Conde Da Cunha, Cumieira / Portugal
Sarah Lucy Sheard, London / United Kingdom
The path to a sustainable radiology department
Kate Hanneman, Toronto / Canada
Radiographers' role in achieving sustainability in radiotherapy
Jose Guilherme Couto, Msida / Malta
Nuclear medicine's green initiatives and the significance of radiographers
Ana Geão, Montijo / Portugal
Panel discussion: How can we improve environmental awareness in the next generation of healthcare professionals?