New Delhi: International Radiology Day, observed on 8 November, is observed with an aim to create greater awareness about the importance of radiology.
Radiologists, radiographers and radiological technologists around the world mark this day to educate the world about the important role played by radiology professionals in the healthcare sector and to spread knowledge about how radiology contributes to safe patient care. Is.
History of International Day of Radiology
On November 8, 1895, Wilhelm Konrad Röntgen discovered the existence of X-rays. Radiology is an important element of modern medicine and has led to the development of various methods of imaging. This is why November 8 was chosen as the day of action and awareness, and to highlight the importance of radiology.
The International Day of Radiology was first introduced in 2012 as a joint initiative of the European Society of Radiology (ESR), the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) and the American College of Radiology (ACR).
Earlier, the European Day of Radiology (EDOR) was celebrated on 10 February 2011 to commemorate Röntgen’s death anniversary. This was the first and only celebration of EDoR, and because of its success, International Radiology Day was established.
Later, the celebration was shifted from Röntgen’s death anniversary to his discovery of X-rays. On November 28, 2011, during the annual RSNA meeting in Chicago, November 8 was officially confirmed as International Radiology Day by ESR, ACR and RSNA.
Significance of International Day of Radiology
Medical imaging is an important and progressive discipline in health care and an area of great activity in terms of technical and biological research.
X-rays, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans, ultrasound, mammography, computed tomography (CT) scans and angiography are different types of radiology techniques. Such medical imaging technologies are known to many, but the exact purpose of these services is not widely understood.
The International Day of Radiology is observed so that professionals in the field of radiology can come together to educate people about the medical, scientific and artistic possibilities of medical imaging. They also inform people of the high educational and professional standards required to work in the field of medical imaging.
Theme of International Day of Radiology 2021
The theme of the 2021 International Radiology Day is ‘Interventional Radiology – Active Care for the Patient’.
In 2021, the International Day of Radiology will be dedicated to interventional radiology, its essential role in treating patients and active care of patients.
Interventional radiology is a growing and unique medical sub-specialty of radiology, which uses minimally-invasive, image-guided procedures to diagnose and treat diseases. ESR invites everyone to celebrate the essential role played by interventional radiology in treating patients.
As the world continues to face the challenges posed by COVID-19, it is of utmost importance to acknowledge the vital role of medical imaging not only during pandemic-like situations, but also on a daily basis.
Imaging professionals from around the world are coming together to witness their hard work and celebrate the contribution of radiology to the active care of patients.
In addition, National Radiological Societies, Radiological Subspecialty Societies, Radiographer Societies, Allied Science Societies and Imaging Departments across the world will be sharing their impressions of the day on various platforms, as they celebrate the International Day of Radiology 2021.
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