We Can But Should We? Exploring the Ethical Considerations of Health IT

For much of the United States, the Thanksgiving holiday is an occasion to gather with loved ones, express gratitude, eat a big meal, and watch football. But for radiologists and anyone working in that sector, Thanksgiving often finds them away from home attending one of the largest radiology gatherings in the world the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA). It occurs in Chicago at the same time every year immediately following Thanksgiving, putting a strain on flights, hotels, and infrastructure. RSNA is known throughout the world as the place to get the latest and greatest in imaging tech. The halls at McCormick center are lit up with amazing displays of innovation and technical progress as vendors show off their latest cutting-edge tools. Like all of these types of events, it is full of glitz and glamour, designed to attract interest and attention. The progress is amazing, but the technology can come with some eye-watering prices.