Open Forum Session

OF 6R - Extended roles in radiography

March 4, 16:30 - 17:30 CET

5 min
Chairperson's introduction
10 min
Radiopharmacy in nuclear medicine
  1. To understand the fundamentals of radiopharmacy practice and its role in nuclear medicine.
  2. To recognise the expanding role of radiographers in radiopharmacy.
  3. To evaluate the impact of radiopharmacy on patient care and diagnostic accuracy to improve diagnostic outcomes and support personalised treatment planning.
10 min
Image-guided radiotherapy
  1. To understand the principles and benefits of Image-Guided Radiotherapy (IGRT).
  2. To identify the evolving role of radiographers in IGRT workflows.
  3. To recognise how IGRT enhances precision and patient outcomes in radiotherapy.
10 min
Ultrasound in care
  1. To understand the clinical value of Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS) in care facility settings.
  2. To explore the expanding role of radiographers in delivering ultrasound services outside traditional hospital environments.
  3. To recognise the impact of bedside ultrasound on patient management, diagnosis, and care efficiency.
10 min
Radiographers' image evaluation towards optimisation of patient pathway
  1. To understand the role of radiographers in image interpretation and its relevance to clinical practice.
  2. To describe the expanding role of the reporting radiographer in clinical practice and the benefits in patient pathway/outcomes.
  3. To recognise the potential of AI as a supportive tool in justification, image interpretation and follow-up of a patient.
15 min
Open forum discussion