The FINANCIAL -- Following the submissions by radiography professionals across the world,
Sandra Pridgeon’s entry on “Radiation Protection in the Operating
Theatre” was hand-picked by judges from the International Society of
Radiographers and Radiological Technologists or the DoseWise
Radiographer of the Year Award 2011. Sandra’s entry shared her
experience in radiation protection of her clinical staff, where she
implemented re-usable shields to absorb radiation backscatter from
patients.
According to Philips Electronics , as the winner, Sandra will be attending the ISRRT World Congress 2012 in June, where she will learn more about the innovations in global diagnostic imaging and radiation therapy practice.
The DoseWise Radiographer of the Year Award was founded in 2010 by Royal Philips Electronics NV and the ISRRT in recognition of the essential role radiographers and radiological technologists play in the safe delivery of the best clinical care to patients. The award recognizes excellence in maximizing patient and clinical safety by managing medical radiation in the X-ray environment.
Philips and the ISRRT are committed to working together to promote the As Low As Reasonably Achievable principle to ensure that radiographers and radiological technologists, in both developed and developing countries, play their essential role in the safe delivery of the best clinical care to patients. This program also delivers on Philips Imaging 2.0, an initiative which emphasizes integration & collaboration, patient safety and economic value.
Anthony Tessier from France, Judith Holt from Australia and Douglas Ryan Mahan from the USA were announced as the runners up of the competition for 2011.
Award submissions were received from radiography professionals across the world, from countries such as Africa, India, Malaysia, Singapore, UK and the USA.
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