Live From the CADTH Symposium - Panel Discussion on Making Evidence Meaningful: Optimal Use and Adoption of Medical Imaging Equipment

The CADTH Symposium is an annual event that brings together producers and users of evidence-based information on drugs and health technologies for productive discussions and information sharing. This free webinar is presented live from the 2016 CADTH Symposium in Ottawa, Ontario.

Panel Discussion on Making Evidence Meaningful: Optimal Use and Adoption of Medical Imaging Equipment

Evidence indicates that 10% to 20% of medical imaging is unnecessary or inappropriate, which strains health resources, overburdens wait-lists and, in the case of computed tomography (CT) scans, exposes patients to unnecessary radiation doses. This session will explore the role that evidence-based advice, recommendations, and tools play in facilitating the appropriate use and adoption of medical imaging equipment. Canadian experts will identify meaningful evidence-based products and services that will support the appropriate use of new and existing imaging equipment. Panellists will also discuss methods to support the translation of this evidence into care. The session will briefly cover CADTH’s work on the Canadian Medical Imaging Inventory.

Panellists:

• Mr. François Couillard, Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists
• Ms. Annie Bilodeau, Canadian Interventional Radiology Association
• Dr. Martin Reed, Canadian Association of Radiologists
• Dr. Ross Davies, Canadian Society of Cardiovascular Nuclear and CT Imaging, and University of Ottawa Heart Institute
• Ms. Lisa Pyke, CADTH

Moderator:

• Dr. Brian’ O’Rourke, President and CEO, CADTH

Date: Tuesday, April 12, 2016
Time: 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. EDT

Register online for this free webinar by 5:00 p.m. on April 9, 2016.

There is no fee to participate, but registration is required.