Special Focus Session
SF 16 - Sustainability in medical imaging and radiotherapy: strategies for a greener future
Lectures
1
Chairpersons' introduction
11:00Sarah Lucy Sheard, London / UK, Altino Jorge Conde Da Cunha, Cumieira / PT
2
The path to a sustainable radiology department
18:00Kate Hanneman, Toronto / CA
3
Radiographers' role in achieving sustainability in radiotherapy
18:00Jose Guilherme Couto, Msida / MT
4
Nuclear medicine's green initiatives and the significance of radiographers
18:00Ana Geão, Montijo / PT
5
Panel discussion: How can we improve environmental awareness in the next generation of healthcare professionals?
25:00Panel discussion: How can we improve environmental awareness in the next generation of healthcare professionals?
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.
11 min
Chairpersons' introduction
Altino Jorge Conde Da Cunha, Cumieira / Portugal
Sarah Lucy Sheard, London / United Kingdom
Sarah Lucy Sheard, London / United Kingdom
18 min
The path to a sustainable radiology department
Kate Hanneman, Toronto / Canada
18 min
Radiographers' role in achieving sustainability in radiotherapy
Jose Guilherme Couto, Msida / Malta
18 min
Nuclear medicine's green initiatives and the significance of radiographers
Ana Geão, Montijo / Portugal
25 min
Panel discussion: How can we improve environmental awareness in the next generation of healthcare professionals?