What’s the word at RSNA 2013 – Day 2
CHICAGO—RSNA is a chance for those in the radiology community to meet, swap stories and share information about the latest developments in imaging. In that spirit, Health Imaging will be talking to people at the meeting each day and asking them each one question. We’ll share a few responses each day, so be sure to keep an eye out for them in our newsletter or check the RSNA section of our website.
Today’s question:
The conference’s theme this year is “The Power of Partnership.” Why is this an important theme for RSNA?
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Per Skaane, MD, University of Oslo
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Iain Kirkpatrick, MD, FRCPC, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Canada
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Samuel Plesner, MS, Rocky Vista University, Castle Rock, Colorado