Letter in response to Laing et al., "An evaluation of radiation therapy patient body mass index trends and potential impact on departmental resource planning".

"An evaluation of radiation therapy patient body mass index trends and potential impact on departmental resource planning" by Laing et al. The authors' comment that research into the experiences of larger bodied patients should focus on compassionately improving care for this patient population rather than framing large-bodied patients as a burden or problem, and should include commentary on the effects of weight-bias in the healthcare system.

Factors associated with medical radiation and imaging professionals' willingness to work during the SARS-COV-2 pandemic: A cross-sectional study.

Background: Resilient health systems effectively respond to health crises and coordinate post-event recovery. Central to a resilient system is the willingness of its workforce to work in high-risk scenarios. This study explored traits that may affect Medical Radiation and Imaging Professionals (MRIPs) willingness to work during a pandemic.

Virtual Reality as a Tool for Eliciting Empathetic Behaviour in Carers: An Integrative Review.

Background: Empathy is an essential behavioural competency required of healthcare providers. It is included in the Canadian National Competency Profile for Medical Radiation Technologists; supporting patient-centered care and the development of therapeutic relationships between carers and care recipients. This review synthesizes evidence on Virtual Reality (VR) as a tool for eliciting empathetic behaviour in carers.

Transitioning to Full Field Digital Mammography in Nova Scotia: Using Interrupted Time Series Methods to Study the Impact of Technology Change on Mammography Volumes.

Background: Over the past decade, mammography has transitioned from film to digital media with promises of increased productivity and time savings. Between 2007 and 2010 in Nova Scotia, 10 mammography sites transitioned from analog to digital, providing a natural experiment to evaluate the transition (full-field digital mammography) on mammography with respect to changes in throughput volumes in a "real-world" setting.

Methods: Study data consisted of aggregate, monthly, site-specific counts of screening and diagnostic mammograms for the period 2006 to 2014, which were obtained from an information system that supports central booking, clinical reporting, and patient management for all breast imaging in Nova Scotia.