Pooling International Knowledge on Appropriateness in Diagnostic Imaging

April 22-23, 2010

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Meeting Overview

The Canadian Association of Radiologists has been actively implementing and promoting the use of evidence-based guidelines to support appropriate use of imaging services in Canada. Numerous countries are similarly active in guidelines implementation. There is much to be learned from a sharing of international knowledge and experience. This Symposium will facilitate an international dialogue which can improve appropriateness of imaging care, more specifically through the creation and implementation of imaging referral guidelines that are effectively applied to the varying contexts (regional, national and global) in which health care is provided.

Distinguished Speakers Include:

Dr. Michael Bettmann, Chair of the Appropriateness Criteria Committee, American College of Radiology, US
Dr. Ramin Khorasani, Center for Evidence-Based Imaging, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Boston, US
Dr. Richard Mendelson, Editor, Diagnostic Imaging Pathways, Australia
Dr. Martin Reed, Chair of the CAR Guidelines Working Group, Canada
Dr. Denis Remedios, Chair of the Guidelines Working Party, Royal College of Radiologists, UK
Dr. Sara Twaddle, President of the Guidelines International Network

Who Should Attend?

If you are a Radiologist, Physician, Technologist or a Healthcare Administrator with a responsibility for, or an interest in, health policy, healthcare administration, health services research or clinical leadership, you will be interested in knowing more about how guidelines for appropriate healthcare, particularly diagnostic imaging, can be made to function in the real world of healthcare delivery.

Location & Accommodations

Montréal, the second largest city in Canada, is often referred to as the Paris of North America and you are invited to come experience its charms. Visit www.tourisme-montreal.org to find out what Montréal has to offer. The meeting takes place at the Hyatt Regency located in downtown Montréal.

Hyatt Regency Montreal
1255 Jeanne-Mance,
Montreal, Quebec, Canada H5B 1E5
www.montreal.hyatt.com
For reservations call 1-888-421-1442 or Click Here

Please mention the group access code: G-CRAD to obtain the discounted rate of $189 per night for single/double occupancy or $259 per night for Regency Club.

Sister Events

Also, keep in mind our sister events taking place in Montréal:

April 21, 2010: Medical Imaging Informatics and Teleradiology (MIIT) Conference
April 21-22, 2010: Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) course for radiologists
April 22-25, 2010: CAR 73rd Annual Scientific Meeting

For information on sponsorship opportunities, please contact Cindy Scott at 613‑233‑7600 or cindy.scott@firstavenueevents.com