Seyed Sajad Razavi, Deputy Minister of Health, Treatment and Medical Education, at the opening ceremony of the 41st Iranian Radiology Congress, warned against providing ultrasound services in any clinic and location and emphasized the need to support radiologists.
Challenges in Providing Radiology Services
Razavi, in this meeting, pointed out the challenges and overlaps in providing radiology services, stating: "One of the issues being pursued in collaboration with the Radiology Association is to establish a clear framework for the scope of radiologists' activities and service tariffs." He added: "If radiology services are provided by other groups, their quality and diagnostic value are at risk."
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Economic and Professional Impacts on Radiologists
The Deputy Minister of Health further referred to the economic issues in the field of radiology over the past year, stating: "The field of radiology is highly affected by currency fluctuations due to its dependence on medical equipment." He emphasized the need to understand the difficult conditions faced by young assistants and specialists, adding: "The conditions for practice today are different from the past, and these two cannot be compared." Razavi also highlighted the importance of radiologists' specialized skills in the diagnosis and treatment of patients, stating: "These skills require continuous education and clinical experience, and it cannot be expected that individuals who have only completed short-term courses are qualified to provide specialized services."
He pointed out the expanding application of artificial intelligence in radiology, emphasizing the necessity of maintaining the human and specialized role of radiologists, stating: "The development of artificial intelligence requires the presence and knowledge of specialized radiologists. Meanwhile, the occurrence of errors in artificial intelligence systems increases the need for specialized oversight and evaluation."
In conclusion, Razavi stated that holding scientific congresses is an opportunity for knowledge exchange and skill enhancement, appreciating the efforts of health staff during various crises and challenges, and said: "Health staff have always strived with all their might to continue health services, and the health system must be coordinated and orderly."
The 41st Iranian Radiology Congress is being held from November 3 to 6 at the Iran Mall International Conference Center.
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