![]() It has become even more controversial because one of its main aims is to empower ministers to pass regulations even if they are contrary to the withdrawal agreement reached with the EU under the Northern Ireland protocol. If one of the countries that makes up the UK lowers their standards, over the importation of chlorinated chicken, for example, the other three nations will have to accept chlorinated chicken too. The Scottish government has criticised it as a Westminster "power grab", and the Welsh government has expressed fears it will lead to a race to the bottom. ![]() This, says the government, is in part to ensure international traders have access to the UK as a whole, confident that standards and rules are consistent. The internal market bill insists that devolved administrations have to accept goods and services from all the nations of the UK – even if their standards differ locally. Some rules, for example around food safety or air quality, which were formerly set by EU agreements, will now be controlled by the devolved administrations or Westminster. At this congress we will see the birth of a new generation in radiology.The internal market bill aims to enforce compatible rules and regulations regarding trade in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. Through incredible advancements in both technology and techniques, the future of medical imaging will become the central theme of ECR 2024. In many respects, these anatomical drawings were a primitive but beautiful form of radiology, an attempt to understand what lies within us. ![]() This foetal position is also a nod to the works of Leonardo da Vinci, one of the greatest anatomists in history, who used his scientific genius and artistic prowess to present the inner workings of the human body to society. The foetal position of the figure highlights the fact that much of this technology is still in its infancy – the true potential of AI, machine learning and other advancements in imaging is yet to be born. Here, a robotic figure is depicted, emphasising the premise that the next generation in radiology will be made up of both humans and their technology. The poster for ECR 2024 was designed with the future of radiology in mind. (February 28 – March 3, 2024) Next Generation Radiology To help achieve this, Philips has prioritized efforts to partner with public and private customers, peers and industry leading organizations to help reduce environmental impact. While key stakeholders worldwide are beginning to recognize and prioritize the need, a deeper and broader understanding of radiology’s impact on the planet is urgently required to deliver more sustainable and equitable care. ![]() After just one year, that figure jumped to 24%, a nearly seven-fold increase. ![]() According to the 2022 Future Health Index global report, only 4% of healthcare leaders worldwide were prioritizing environmental sustainability in 2021. If healthcare were a country, it would be the world’s fifth largest by way of CO₂ emissions, accounting for over 4% of the global total. February 2023 Philips forms strategic collaborations with industry leaders to inspire action toward net-zero healthcareĮuropean Society of Radiology, Health Care Without Harm Europe and others join forces with Philips at ECR 2023 and beyond to accelerate research, collaboration and education related to decarbonizing radiology ![]()
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