Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom, United States of America
To align with the recommendations of the Bonn Call-for-Action. To develop an action plan relating to radiation safety for medical imaging care in Canada. To develop awareness and adoption of current and emerging radiation patient protection strategies for Canadians. To promote procedural appropriateness that attains greatest medical benefit. To support evidence-based best practice guidelines To facilitate a strategic approach to conduct scientific inquiry on the effects of radiation on human health.
Impact
Shape and promote a strategic research agenda for radiation protection of patients in Canada. knowledge translation and adoption of and adherence to good radiation safety practices and standards as they relate to the Canadian healthcare environment;
Student Experience
Acquire understanding of policies and strategies in regard with medical radiation safety worldwide. Be aware of the work performed by the World Health Organization and International Atomic Energy Agency in the field. Perform literature search and gather information on research projects worldwide.
Countries
Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom, United States of America
Impact
Research, Education, Global Partnerships
Institutional Partner(s)
Canadian Association of Radiologists (CAR), Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists (CAMRT), Canadian Association of Nuclear Medicine, Canadian Cardiovascular Society, Canada Health Infoway, Association des Radiologues du Quebec (ARQ), Canadian Organization of Medical Physicists (COMP), Canadian Partnership Against Cancer (CPAC), Ontario Association of Medical Radiation Sciences, University of Waterloo, International Society of Radiology
Community Partner(s)
Industry Partner(s)
MEDEC
Key Outcomes
Publications
Sponsorship
Private
Sponsorship Details
Participating national and provincial associations: CAR, CAMRT, COMP, OAMRS
