Urgent Call to Action: Embrace a Safety-First Culture in Healthcare for Radioactive Therapies, Urges AERB Chairman
At the 44th annual conference of the Association of Radiation Oncologists of India (AROI) in Mangaluru, Dinesh Kumar Shukla, chairman of the Atomic Energy Regulatory Board (AERB), emphasized the importance of safety when handling radioactive therapeutic devices in healthcare. He urged healthcare institutions to adopt a culture of safety and to avoid illegal and unethical practices, highlighting that radiation exposure could be minimized with proper device use and adherence to safety protocols. Shukla noted that AERB has simplified its safety boards, reducing them from five to one, after consultations with AROI and other bodies to establish pragmatic regulations.
Surgeon Vice-Admiral Arti Sarin, Director General of Armed Forces Medical Services, projected a significant role for artificial intelligence (AI) in revolutionizing cancer scanning, planning, and treatment, calling for oncologists to lead and innovate in research for holistic patient care. Additionally, Lt. Gen. M.D. Venkatesh, Vice-Chancellor of Manipal Academy of Higher Education, announced the development of a 100-bed palliative and hospice care center in Manipal by April 2025, which will provide free services for terminally ill patients, including those with cancer.
More than 1,800 oncologists and healthcare professionals attended the four-day event, showcasing the collaborative effort to advance safety and innovation in oncology practice.
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