The Future of the MRT Workforce - a Discussion with Helle Precht

Listen in on a wide-ranging conversation with JMIRS Deputy Editor Mark McEntee and Helle Precht starting with Helle’s unique roles in research and academia and how she became a co-Guest Editor for the recent “Future of the Workforce” issue, including advice on those looking to get more involved. They discuss the Patient First Strategy in Denmark, with mobile radiography units as an example (see Helle’s papers here and here) and her editorial for the special issue that covers the Choosing Wisely and Watchful Waiting movement in Denmark. Some highlights of the issue are discussed, including the Shortage of Radiographers: A global crisis in healthcare and the multifactorial causes behind this. Helle concludes with her predictions on the future of the profession from a Scandinavian and global perspective.

Join Amanda Bolderston in conversation with three of our Top Papers of 2024! First is Hayley Gullen from the UK discussing her Narrative, a comic strip, This might surprise you – selected by Amanda as Editor-in-Chief Highlight. Next is Nikos Stogiannos from Greece chatting about A multidisciplinary team and multiagency approach for AI implementation: A commentary for medical imaging and radiotherapy key stakeholders – selected as Top Commentary. Finally, Tracey Lundstrom from Canada talks about her Top Clinical Perspective, Surveying the landscape: First Nations, Métis, and Inuit cancer resources in radiation therapy. You can view all the Editor’s top paper selections throughout 2025 on the www.jmirs.org homepage!

JMIRS Editor-in-Chief Amanda Bolderston speaks with Jennifer Carey (Manager of the CAMRT Atlantic and Manager of National Advocacy) and Mark Given (CAMRT Director of Professional Practice and Research) about a recent publication in the journal, An MRT workforce shortage is no laughing matter⁠, based on CAMRT Health Human Resources data and vacancy rates in Canada, including reporting about mental health and workplace violence. More from the CAMRT website: CAMRT Research on the Profession CAMRT Advocacy

In this episode, JMIRS Deputy Editor Mark McEntee speaks with Dr. Tobias Heye, a diagnostic radiologist at the Universitätsspital Basel in Switzerland about sustainability in radiology. References: Sustainability and Climate Protection in Radiology – An Overview Turn It Off! A Simple Method to Save Energy and CO2 Emissions in a Hospital Setting with Focus on Radiology by Monitoring Nonproductive Energy-consuming Devices The Energy Consumption of Radiology: Energy- and Cost-saving Opportunities for CT and MRI Operation Planetary Health and Radiology: Why We Should Care and What We Can Do

Join JMIRS Editor-in-Chief Amanda Bolderston as she speaks with Naman Julia-Anderson (UK Research Radiographer, Allied Health Professional Clinical Advisor with Macmillan and co-host of RadChat, the UK radiation therapy podcast). Naman is the award-winning author of "Structural Racism in Radiation-Induced Skin Reaction Toxicity Scoring". Read the full article here. The transcript of this chat is available here.

Lene Andersen is an author, advocate, accessibility consultant, and photographer. She joins Natasha Batchelor, a mammographer who has been involved in the disability world through allyship, education and advocacy to talk about their recently co-authored JMIRS paper. Their conversation with Amanda ranges from barriers in breast screening, ways to improve accessibility and how individual practitioners, clinics, and funding agencies can make much-needed change. Links: Podcast Transcript (Word document) Making Mammography Inclusive for Patients with Disabilities JMIRS Narrative (example of media release coverage) Natasha's CAMRT webinar: "Mammography in Patients with Physical Disabilities" (free for CAMRT members) Mount Sinai Hospital tip sheet: "Creating an Enabling Environment in Mammography" Lene's blog" "The Seated View" "Am I ableist?" - Free e-book by Dalhousie medical students Abbey MacLellen, Marihan Farid and Zach Ford written with disability activists

A conversation with JMIRS Deputy Editor Mark McEntee and Peter Hogg

Stephen Starkman is a visual artist based in Toronto. His work has been shown internationally and published in several book projects. He has transformed his recent experience with incurable lung cancer into a visually stunning new book. Stephen has shared some of the images from his book, “The Proximity of Mortality” with JMIRS with an accompanying narrative and discusses the process of writing his book and his experience of treatment with JMIRS Editor in Chief Amanda Bolderston in our latest podcast. Stephen's website Stephen's Instagram Globe & Mail book review of "The Proximity of Mortality" JMIRS Narratives Collection

Join us for a conversation with Dr. Christina Malamateniou from City University (London, UK), and Lisa Di Prospero from Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre (Toronto, Canada). Lisa and Christina are co-guest editors for the December 2022 JMIRS Leadership Special Issue. They talk to EIC Dr. Amanda Bolderston about their personal and professional experiences of leadership, curating the special issue and what they learned along the way. This is followed by three quotes from Sharona Bookbinder, Sandra Kwon and Shaunteque Harris, discussing the qualities of a great leader and their own leadership statements.  Along with this podcast, a leadership-themed Spotify playlist was created by soliciting ideas from our readership. We asked contributors to describe why they chose the song, and a few of their responses are below: Unstoppable: Sia. In the face of adversity, I remember can put my armour on, and show how strong I am. Man in the Mirror: Michael Jackson. Real leadership, for me, is when you inspire those around you to become better versions of themselves. We can do this by helping those in need. It all starts from within (introspection). I Won't Back Down: Tom Petty. Sometimes as a leader there are things you need to stand up for. You may have to go about it in different ways - but you don't back down. Both Sides Now, Joni Mitchell. To facilitate effective solutions, leaders must look at all sides of an issue and be flexible with their own positions as new information emerges. Lovely Day: Bill Withers. Every day is a new day with a potential new opportunity. Only the Young: Taylor Swift. I love the concept that our future lies in the hands of the young and that we need to nurture/guide them so that they can in turn, lead us. You Gotta Be: Des’ree. An uplifting and positively inspiring jam about the power of self-confidence and positive affirmations. It is about having the strength to figure out who you want to be (not simply what you want to do). Rise up: Andra Day. This song represents support, teamwork and care as inherent characteristics of good leaders. The melody also gives insight to the emotions and feelings one may experience during highs and lows in the workplace. Stand: Rascal Flatts. The song is about perseverance & strength & not giving up, even when things get hard. The best leaders have been tried & tested. They’ve walked through fire. If I Can Dream: Elvis Presley. This song was written after the assassinations of Martin Luther King Jr and Bobby Kennedy it reminds you to keep striving for the betterment of everything around you. Million to One: Camila Cabello. I played the song before I had a big interview and it inspired me to shine and take the lead in showing others Symphony no.10, movement 2: Dimitri Shostakovich. The dynamics and the musical conflicts within this composition reflect both the inspirational and compassionate role of a leader. The Passenger by Iggy Pop. It reminds me that we are all just "passengers along for the ride of life", that we are all just taking in what happens to us and reminds me to be conscious of other people's experiences and personal situations. We can't know everything about a person's journey through life, so I try to treat everyone without judgment or assumption.  

Lelainia Lloyd is a rare disease patient, author and JMIRS board member from Burnaby, Canada. She was diagnosed with Neuromyelitis Optica Spectrum Disorder (NMOSD) in 2012. She joins Amanda to talk about her work as a patient advocate, her role as a board member and the significant impact her JMIRS papers have had.  Links: Journal article 1: A Tale of Two MRIs Journal article 2 (with Belinda Godwin): Recognising and mitigating the potential for diabetic emergencies in MRI NMOSD Your Way podcast Gathering of Kindness 2022 event (November 7th to 11th)