Society of Interventional Radiology

Have you noticed any intentional or unintentional verbal, behavioral or environmental actions exercised on an interpersonal level that cause feelings of discomfort, devaluation and insecurity in their targets? That's a microaggression. Learn more about them and how you can work to stop the macro effects of microaggressions in IR Quarterly this : https://brnw.ch/21wTxte

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is a must-see event! Join IR experts at the end of this year to advance your clinical care in four sought-after topics. With advanced educational sessions, hands-on opportunities and tight-knit networking, you can stay ahead of the curve. Register now with early-bird pricing and attend SIR EDGE 2025 in San Diego this October: https://brnw.ch/21wToTP

Father’s Day is this weekend, and New York Magazine has the ultimate gift guide for the dad in your life, with recommendations straight from the author’s IRad Dad, Dr. Timothy Goertzen!

A Gadget Dad’s Guide to Gifting Gadgets Including an underwater scooter, a fold-flat citrus juicer, and an app-powered cat-food feeder.

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Did you miss this plenary session at ? Sebastian Junger, author of In My TIme of Dying, shares how saved his life in this free to access video:

Sebastian Junger: I owe my life to IR On Tuesday, April 1, award-winning journalist Sebastian Junger shared the story of how interventional radiology saved his life after a pancreaticoduodenal ar...

This , take note of some ways you can help create a welcoming practice for LGTBQ patients in this article featured in IR Quarterly: https://brnw.ch/21wTiKB

♥️1: Understand disparities
Do your patients have additional risk factors, or face health problems related to adverse childhood experiences?

🧡2: Adjust patient interactions
Use patients' preferred pronouns, consider using gender-neutral pronouns and invite essential care providers into appropriate spaces during visits.

💛3: Assess systems, policies and practices
Update paperwork and educate staff about gender-neutral language.

💚4: Consider your public image
Including sexual orientation and gender identity in your nondiscrimination statement.

💙5: Consider your physical environment
Consider displaying the Patients’ Bill of Rights and using LGBTQ+ imagery in brochures and institutional art.

💜6: Seek outside resources
Utilize high-quality resources developed by institutions that specialize in LGBTQ+ healthcare.