E5: Medical Radiation Science in Low-Middle Income Countries
Do you consider the equipment, technology and infrastructure available to you make your practice possible? Radiography and radiation therapy in low-to-middle income countries face challenges such as limited or out-dated equipment, shortages of skilled staff and inadequate facilities.
In this episode of RadPod, host Steve Lacey talks with radiographer, Jacob Ago and radiation therapist, Craig Opie who have experienced these conditions first hand. Jacob and Craig describe the challenges, possible solutions, and how practitioners and organisations in higher income countries can help.
The music in this episode is by butterflystudio.
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E4: Unconscious Bias and the Halo Effect
Sometimes we favour certain colleagues and clinical placement students over others, without meaning to. This can have a profound effect on the workplace and the individuals involved. Join clinical educators Jess Watson and Leah Grinsted as they discuss real experiences of the Halo Effect, uncover subtle inequalities and share insights on creating a fairer, more supportive working environment.
The music in this episode is by butterflystudio.
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E3: Rays of change: From tracing paper to precision – The evolution of Radiation Therapy
What did radiation therapy look like 40 years ago? As technology has evolved over the years, so too has the standard of healthcare. In this episode, we speak with experienced radiation therapist, Marita Lawlor and newly qualified Gabriella Leo, where we reminisce about isodose charts, wedge filters and paid clinical placement.
The music in this episode is by butterflystudio.
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E2: Excellence recognised: Inside the ASMIRT Fellowship
In RadPod's second episode, host Steve Lacey speaks with Jenna Dean about becoming an ASMIRT Fellow. What exactly is a Fellowship? How hard is it to get? And is it really worth getting?
Jenna Dean is a Senior Research Radiation Therapist, ASMIRT Fellow, Chair of ASMIRT's Membership and Advocacy Committee and the 2025 recipient of the Varian Award.
The music in this episode is by butterflystudio.
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E1: Sitting on both sides of the fence: Medical Radiation Practitioners as patients
Patient care is the at the heart of the medical radiation professions, but how do the experiences of the professionals influence the way they interact with patients? In this first episode of RadPod, we are joined by radiographer, Karim Yacoub and radiation therapist, Jarrod Prohasky. Karim and Jarrod share their childhood hospital journeys and explain how these experiences shaped their professional attitudes.
The music in this episode is by butterflystudio.
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