isrrt Newsletter Volume 46. No.1 - 2010

Report
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
December 15-17, 2009
Report by Cynthia Cowling, ISRRT Director of Education
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 finalised. v
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