The amazing role of X-rays in modern day health care will be revealed at special lecture.
Ellen Howie, a radiographer of more than 30 years, will deliver two light-hearted and informative talks supported by photos from through the ages.
Ellen’s talk tomorrow includes information about how and when X-rays were first discovered back in 1895, supported by amusing black and white photos of the earliest technology to the present day and the Trust’s state of the art scanning equipment.
She will also touch on their use in archaeology such as scanning mummies and the x-raying of famous works of art.
Ellen has been abroad to use her expertise when mass graves have been discovered and the x-rays can be used to help identify bodies for their loved ones.
She said: “The science hasn’t changed but the technology has. In the very early days scientists were testing them on family members and thanks to all that, medicine gained the use of X-rays.
“Now, a CT scan which used to take 20 minutes is now four minutes. All these improvements and advancements now mean patients can get a more accurate and early diagnosis earlier and this can help ensure they can get the right treatment at the right time. I have been a radiographer for over 30 years and it still continues to amaze me.”
The talks will be held tomorrow at Huddersfield Royal Infirmary and on Monday, February 10, at Calderdale Royal Hospital, Halifax.
Both start with registration at 5.30pm and are held in the lecture theatres. There are also light refreshments.
The Medicine For Members event is open to members of Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust and anyone who wishes to become a member.
Other events this year include the role of our anaesthetists and a junior doctor tells it as it is on the frontline of NHS care.
For more information and book go to our website on www.cht.nhs.uk
To book in call Vanessa Henderson on 01484 347432 or email membership@cht.nhs.uk
