Radiation Risk Assessment in Pediatric Healthcare. Report by C Cowling

1/6/2010

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WHO Global Initiative on Radiation Safety in Health Care Settings Workshop on

Second NIRS KIDS WORKSHOP-WHO Satellite Meeting

Radiation Risk Assessment in Pediatric Healthcare

NIRS HQ, Chiba, Japan, 15-17 December 2009

I was delighted to be able to represent ISRRT at this session which covered all aspects of radiation risks to children. I gave a presentation on the Role of the Radiographer in dose reduction and have attached my presentation for your interest and/or use.

Attendees and presenters included radiation scientists, epidemiologists, radiologists, pediatricians, radiation oncologists, medical physicists and one radiographer.

The final day consisted of a satellite hook up with representatives from IAEA and WHO in Vienna where the main discussion revolved around how to move forward on the Global Initiative. It was agreed by all that the multi-disciplinary approach was critical. I was pleased that the WHO representatives made special mention of the importance of including radiographers and technologists and indicated that ISRRT was the best and most appropriate source for this connection. Dr Perez, who heads this Initiative, has some funds to develop improved communications at all levels and this will include ISRRT. It is important for us to continue representation at these activities. WHO paid for all my expenses and I was made most welcome by all and was able to make some excellent contacts.

A workshop summary is in progress and I will circulate when it is finalized.

Cynthia Cowling

Director of Education