Sustainable development and radiology, Dr Naglaa Abdallah
Dr Naglaa Abdallah
King Abdulaziz University, Saudi Arabia and Cairo University
Egypt
Purpose: The purpose of this study is to highlight the relationship between radiology and sustainable development, with an emphasis on the UK and European countries, and to spotlight its possible application in developing countries.
Methodology: This is a review article where data about sustainable development and radiology are collected from selected journals, websites, articles and conferences, for example,Royal College of Radiology (RCR), European Society of Radiology(ESR), WHO and other diff erent radiology societies.
Findings: In Europe and the UK, most medical and radiological organisations adopt and support sustainable development to
allow people to live in a healthy environment. This trend is new in developing countries.
Practical implications: Limiting the use of radiologic examinations, guiding the clinicians to use clinical skills before rushing to
radiology examinations, will save money, preserve equipment and protect patients from possible radiation hazards. The use of teleradiology will indirectly reduce global warming, and willdeliver medical services to poor countries.
Social implications: Improving the health of people in poor countries will improve their socioeconomic level.
Originality: This article focuses on the value of applying sustainable development in radiology, not only in general medicine.
Keywords: radiology; sustainable development; teleradiology; developing countries; Europe; radiation hazards.
Citation: Abdallah, N. (2016): Sustainable development and radiology. In Ahmed, A. (Ed.): Europe at a Crossroads and the Impact of Globalization, Vol. 14, pp. 371-384.
