COCIR
COCIR
COCIR (/koʊsɪr/; from the acronym for Coordination Committee for the Independent Regulatory Authorities) is a non-profit trade association that represents the medical imaging, radiotherapy, health ICT and electromedical industries in Europe.
Etymology
The term "COCIR" is an acronym that stands for "Coordination Committee for the Independent Regulatory Authorities". It was established in 1959 by a group of European medical technology companies.
Definition
COCIR is a trade association that advocates for the use of medical technology to improve healthcare services. It represents the interests of medical imaging, radiotherapy, health ICT and electromedical industries. COCIR works with various stakeholders, including healthcare professionals, patients, policy makers, and the public, to promote the benefits of medical technology.
Related Terms
- Medical Imaging: The process of creating visual representations of the interior of a body for clinical analysis and medical intervention.
- Radiotherapy: Therapy using ionizing radiation, generally as part of cancer treatment to control or kill malignant cells.
- Health ICT: Information and communications technology in health care for storing, analyzing and transmitting health information.
- Electromedical: Pertaining to the use of electricity in the treatment of disease.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on COCIR
- Wikipedia's article - COCIR
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