Affiliations 

  • 1 Department of Preventive Radiology and Integrated Diagnostics, AMMA Scans-AMMA Center for Diagnosis and Preventive Medicine Pvt Ltd, Kochi, Kerala, India
  • 2 Department of Radiology, Hong Kong Children's Hospital, Kowloon, Hong Kong
  • 3 Department of Diagnostic Imaging, National University Hospital, Singapore, Singapore
  • 4 Department of Radiology, Medical Centre Manila, Manila, Philippines
  • 5 Imaging Department. ParkCity Medical Centre, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
  • 6 Institute of Nuclear Medicine and Allied Sciences, Dhaka Medical College, Dhaka, Bangladesh
  • 7 Department of Radiology & Imaging Sciences, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, USA
  • 8 Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, Graduate School of Medicine, Osaka University, Osaka, Japan
  • 9 MedPark Hospital, Bangkok, Thailand
  • 10 Department of Diagnostic & Interventional Radiology, Kwong Wah Hospital, Kowloon, Hong Kong
  • 11 Department of Biomedical Imaging, Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. ngkh@ummc.edu.my
Jpn J Radiol, 2025 Jan 18.
PMID: 39826087 DOI: 10.1007/s11604-024-01729-7

Abstract

Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) safety is a critical concern in the Asia-Oceania region, as it is elsewhere in the world, due to the unique and complex MRI environment that demands attention. This call-for-action outlines ten critical steps to enhance MRI safety and promote a culture of responsibility and accountability in the Asia-Oceania region. Key focus areas include strengthening education and expertise, improving quality assurance, fostering collaboration, increasing public awareness, and establishing national safety boards. By implementing these actions, we aim to significantly reduce MRI-related incidents and create a culture of safety across diverse healthcare settings in the Asia-Oceania Region.

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