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RadPod
The podcast of Medical Radiation Sciences by ASMIRT (Australian Society of Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy)
Episodes
RadPodE16: Breast Density and The Big Discussion Beyond Mammography
As a practitioner, do you feel empowered to talk to your patients about breast density – or have you ever thought there might be better ways to approach your…
RadPodE15: Riveting Research & The Pleasure of Publishing
Ever think about publishing a research paper only to get bogged down in questions like: 'How can I publish?', 'Would people be interested?', and even, 'How…
RadPodE14: Overseas Opportunities with The Dorothy Lorimer Bursary
There is a way for aspiring researchers to intertwine with international colleagues through The Dorothy Lorimer Bursary. LIVE from #ASMIRT2026, Steve joins…
RadPodE13: The NEEDs of Autistic & ADHD Patients
Hospitals are lively, active spaces, so how does an Autistic and or ADHD person navigate such a sensory-intense space – as a patient, or practitioner? This…
RadPodE12: The Power of the Patient Voice
Sometimes a simple conversation can create a powerful patient / practitioner partnership. Join Steve and guest Charlotte Beardmore from the Society and College…
RadPodE11: The Ins and Outs of Brachytherapy
Please be advised, the following episode contains medical terminology that some listeners may find discomforting. With a long history in Radiation Therapy…
RadPodE10: Exploring Entitlements, EBA’s & Awards for Medical Radiation Professionals
How well do you know your entitlements as a Medical Radiation Professional? If you’re employed in the public sector, do you know what’s in your Enterprise…
RadPodE9: Changes to the MRPBA Professional Capabilities - are you prepared?
In the revised MRPBA Professional Capabilities, which come into effect on March 30, 2026 there are changes to what Medical Radiation Practitioners must be able…
RadPodE8: The Deteriorating Patient
How confident are you when a patient starts to deteriorate? Recognising and responding to patient deterioration is a crucial skill for every Medical Radiation…
RadPodE7: CT scans in an ambulance! Inside the Mobile Stroke Unit
What happens when radiography leaves the hospital and hits the road? In this episode, we talk to Fran Langenberg, the CT Lead for Melbourne’s Mobile Stroke…
RadPodE6: Radiography in the Dark Ages
Dark rooms, dip tanks and film changers. Past ASMIRT president and retired radiographer, Bruce Harvey, takes us on a trip down memory lane and amazes graduate…
RadPodE5: 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…
RadPodE4: 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…
RadPodE3: 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…
RadPodE2: 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…
RadPodE1: Sitting on both sides of the fence: Medical Radiation Practitioners as patients
Patient care is at the heart of the medical radiation professions, but how do the experiences of the professionals influence the way they interact with…