The evolution of radiographers interpreting radiographs in Australia and New Zealand: Nomenclature matters.
Journal
Journal of medical radiation sciences
ISSN: 2051-3909
Titre abrégé: J Med Radiat Sci
Pays: United States
ID NLM: 101620352
Informations de publication
Date de publication:
26 Aug 2024
26 Aug 2024
Historique:
received:
06
07
2024
accepted:
29
07
2024
medline:
26
8
2024
pubmed:
26
8
2024
entrez:
26
8
2024
Statut:
aheadofprint
Résumé
This editorial summarises the evolution and positive impact that radiographer preliminary image evaluation has on patient care. It also highlights the importance of using consistent and clear terminology when referring to when radiographers alert significant pathology to the referring clinical team and radiologists.
Types de publication
Editorial
Langues
eng
Sous-ensembles de citation
IM
Informations de copyright
© 2024 The Author(s). Journal of Medical Radiation Sciences published by John Wiley & Sons Australia, Ltd on behalf of Australian Society of Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy and New Zealand Institute of Medical Radiation Technology.
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