There is still time: Registrations open for the Radiology and Diagnostic Imaging Forum will be held in July, in a partnership between CBR and CFM

The event, which will have the theme “Radiological Protection”, will take place on July 5 (Friday), in Brasília, at the Auditorium of the Federal Council of Medicine. It will be an important milestone on the subject, enabling discussion with the CFM on the optimized and justified use of ionizing radiation in imaging exams, in practically all areas. It will be a multidisciplinary discussion, with several representatives involved in the area. This event highlights the important performance of CBR on the issue of safety in imaging exams, through the Radiological Protection Commission, created in this administration. The Commission integrates specialists from different areas, including radiologists, physicists, nuclear physicians and technologists to discuss the topic in a comprehensive way. The event will be of fundamental importance, discussing the main aspects of radioprotection with physicians from different areas. Click here To sign up   PRELIMINARY SCHEDULE 08:30 am Accreditation 9:00 am – 10:00 am Opening Ceremony Carlos Vital Tavares Corrêa Lima – President of the Federal Council of Medicine - CFM Lincoln Lopes Ferreira – President of the Brazilian Medical Association - AMB Aldemir Humberto Soares – Coordinator of the Technical Chamber of Diagnostic Imaging at CFM Alair Augusto Sarmet – President of the Colégio Brasileiro of Radiology and Diagnostic Imaging - CBR Maria Perez - World Health Organization - WHO Graciano Paulo – Pan American Health Organization - PAHO 10:00 am - 10:30 am Round Table 1: Justification, optimization in the context of the Bonn Call for Action and problems faced Justification and optimization of radiological exams: how we are proceeding in Brazil. How far have we come from global initiatives like the Bonn Call for action? Abstract: Discussion on the large number of unjustified radiological examinations in the country, mainly considering the risk / benefit of ionizing radiation applications and the lack of optimization of studies in most radiological centers. Speakers: Alair Augusto Sarmet (CBR) Simone Renha (IRD/CNEN) Hilton Leão (Latin Safe) 10:30 am – 11:00 am Discussion 11:00 am – 12:00 pm Round Table 2: National and International Actions Education of health professionals (medical and non-medical), patients and the general public on the application of ionizing radiation in imaging exams. What is the current situation regarding the dissemination of knowledge in this area in Brazil and in the world? Abstract: Presentation of the general population's lack of knowledge about the real risks of ionizing radiation in imaging exams, especially if the benefits are weighed, justifying the existence of global initiatives for education in this regard. Speakers: Dolores Bustelo (Image Gently) Monica Bernardo (Image Wisely) Hilton Leão (LatinSafe) Pablo Jimenez 11:30 am – 12:00 pm Discussion 12h00 – 13h00 Lunch 13:00 Round Table 3: Nuclear Medicine Nuclear Medicine and ionizing radiation: What are the difficulties and peculiarities of the method when compared to more conventional methods such as Tomography and Radiography? Abstract: Overview of nuclear medicine, focused on protection, justification and optimization of exams, with comparisons of particularities with other methods. Speakers: Lidia Vasconcellos (IRD-CNEN) Claudio Tinoco (SBMN) 1:30 pm – 2:00 pm Discussion 2:30 pm - 3:00 pm Round Table 4: Regulation, Demands and Perspectives Practical points and decision-making: Definition of documents and regulations on the subject. Abstract: Discussion on regulation and future perspectives on ionizing radiation, based on material exposed in preliminary classes. Speakers: João Henrique de Souza (Anvisa) Alair Sarmet (CBR) Simone Renha (IRD/CNEN) 3:00 pm - 3:30 pm Discussion 3:30 pm - 4:00 pm Closing Aldemir Soares - Alair Sarmet