This session will provide attendees with an opportunity to learn more about advance practice in Nuclear Medicine. There will be three short presentations, focusing on advance practice in cardiac stress testing for myocardial perfusion scintigraphy, DEXA reporting and molecular therapy /theranostics delivery. This session will also aim to explore the academic, professional and legislative requirements for establishing advance practice roles.
Chairperson's introduction
Ana Geão, Montijo / Portugal
Angelo Rafael Felgosa Cardoso, Münchenbuchsee / Switzerland
Advancing Practice in Cardiac Nuclear Medicine
Tristan Barnden, Maidstone / United Kingdom
- To present advance practice on cardiac stress testing for myocardial perfusion scintigraphy.
- To explore the academic, professional and legislative requirements.
- To examine the importance of being an accredited advanced clinical practitioner in nuclear medicine
The Role of Radiographers in DEXA Reporting
Ines Baeta, London / United Kingdom
- To present advance practice in DEXA reporting.
- To explore local departmental pathways for establishing a radiographer DEXA reporting service.
- To appreciate the impact of radiographers/technologists reporting DEXA scans, on the clinical reporting backlog.
Delivering Molecular Therapies and Theranostics: Professional Roles, Partnerships, and Person-Centred Care
Luisa Pereira, Maidstone / United Kingdom
- To present advance practice in molecular therapy /theranostics delivery.
- To examine the professional collaborations required within this setting.
- To understand and appreciate the importance of integrating person-centred care when delivering molecular therapies /theranostics.