Hosted by the ASMIRT QLD Branch, this important online seminar will explore how medical radiation practitioners can enhance care for LGBTIQA+ patients by better understanding their experiences, needs, and challenges in the clinical setting.
The session will unpack the cultural, social, and personal sensitivities that shape patient interactions, discuss the barriers LGBTIQA+ communities face in accessing quality healthcare, and explore how practitioners can adapt their approach to deliver inclusive, safe, and affirming care.
Whether you are new to this topic or passionate about equity in healthcare, this session is designed to improve your confidence and capability while making a meaningful impact on patient outcomes.
Dr John McInerney and Sharon Pooniah will be presenting "Safety and quality care for trans and gender diverse people in medical radiation science."Â A panel discussion with John, Sharon and Aiden Cook will follow the presentation.
Dr. Amanda Bolderston FCAMRT (she/her) is a radiation therapist, educator and researcher with over 40 years of experience. She is a Fellow and Past President of the Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists and current Editor in Chief of the Canadian Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences. Her research areas include patient advocacy, storytelling and improving affirming care for queer, trans and non-binary patients affected by cancer. She is a co-director of the Canadian non-profit organization Queering Cancer.
Dr John McInerney (he/him) is a senior lecturer and is the outgoing course director in the Radiography degree program at Monash University in Melbourne. During his time as Course director, he has worked hard to shift how we perceive safety in radiography practice from a technical biohazard lens to a holistic one that considers all aspects of safety, prioritising psychosocial safety for people who are often vulnerable when seeking healthcare. He is passionate about equity, diversity and inclusion for all people and in 2023 launched the "Wear it, Ally in training" program in the radiography degree.
Sharon Ponniah (she/they) is a Clinical Educator Radiographer. A member of the neurodivergent, LGBTQIA+ and CARM communities, they combine their passion for education with their commitment for inclusivity to ensure that all radiographers are equipped to deliver compassionate, culturally-responsive, person-centred care to the diverse populations they serve. Sharon is a Teaching Associate at Monash University, and is on the Membership Advocacy Committee at ASMIRT.
The member discount rate also applies to NZSMIRT members for this event.
If you have any questions, please contact our friendly events team at events@asmirt.org.
