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World Radiography Day: The International Day of Radiology is observed annually on November 8 to commemorate the discovery of X-rays or X-radiation, on November 8, 1895, by the German Scientist Wilhelm Conrad Rontgen.
World Radiography Day: 8th November
Every year World Radiography Day is observed on November 8 to build greater awareness of the value that radiology contributes to safe patient care and also work towards improving the public understanding of the vital role that the radiologists and radiographers play in the healthcare sector. Radiology Day also sees radiographers from across the globe and promotes radiography as a career, as well as a significant contributor to modern healthcare. World Radiography Day will also talk about the challenges that the healthcare sector faced amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
World Radiology Day Theme:
- 2024: Radiographers: Seeing the Unseen
- 2023: Celebrating Patient Safety
- 2022: Radiographers at the Forefront of Patient Safety
- 2021: The Role of the Radiographer in a Pandemic
- 2020: Elevating Patient Care with Artificial Intelligence
- 2019: Your Safety, Our Priority
History:
The International Day of Radiology is observed annually on November 8 to commemorate the discovery of X-rays or X-radiation, on November 8, 1895, by the German Scientist Wilhelm Conrad Rontgen. In 1901, he also became the inaugural winner of the Nobel Prize in Physics for this achievement.
The first World Radiography Day was observed in 2012, with the Radiology Society of North America (RSNA), European Society of Radiology (ESR), and American College for Radiology (ACR) coming together.
Radiology Day is celebrated by various organisations. In India, the Radiographers Association of Madhya Pradesh has been observing Radiography Day since 1996.
Significance of World Radiography:
The International Day of Radiology, will be dedicated to Interventional Radiology and its essential role in treating patients. As per the European Society of Radiology, as the world continues to face the challenges of COVID-19, it is extremely significant to acknowledge the key role that medical imaging has in medicine, not only during unforeseen circumstances such as the COVID-19 pandemic but also on a daily basis in all the areas of patient care.
Reasons Why Radiology is Important:
- Radiography images can help diagnose disease: Having high-quality photos captured at the first sign of an issue can make a tremendous impact, as early diagnosis is known to save lives.
- Radiography images can help detect injuries: A doctor can evaluate fractures, traumas, and joint anomalies most quickly and easily with bone X-rays. They can take pictures of every bone in the body using minute doses of ionizing radiation.
- Disease conditions can be managed through radiography images comparison: Imaging can give specific details on changes related to conditions or structural changes.
- Family and emergency physicians depend on radiology tests to determine treatment: It may be essential for a patient’s care and recovery in emergencies to obtain information promptly. To make an accurate diagnosis, all physicians desire the most comprehensive pictures and test results.
- Radiography images can help determine when treatments are necessary: In some situations, it would be challenging to determine if surgery is needed. Without a clear internal injury image of their patient, a physician cannot determine the severity of an internal injury or changes associated with an undetectable illness.
- Radiology reduces the need for exploratory surgeries: In certain situations, having precise inside imaging to detect presenting symptoms may help avoid unnecessary procedures and identify the actual disease. Or it can outline the necessary procedure and assist in choosing the most appropriate physician for the patient.
- Radiology reduces the length of hospitalisations: Medical imaging may show progress and assist physicians in better understanding how a patient is recovering after surgery or other treatment.
