Evaluating the fundamental qualities of a nuclear medicine radiographer for the provision of an optimal clinical service |
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| Authors: | Marc Griffiths Simon King Rob Stewart Gary Dawson |
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| Affiliation: | 1. Radiography, Faculty of Health & Life Sciences, University of the West of England, Bristol, United Kingdom;2. University Hospitals Bristol NHS Foundation Trust, Bristol, United Kingdom;3. Diagnostic Imaging, Faculty of Health & Life Sciences, University of the West of England, Bristol, United Kingdom;4. Nuclear Medicine, Salisbury District Hospital, Salisbury, United Kingdom;2. University School of Medical Technology, Nuclear Medicine Center, Clinical Hospital, Montevideo, Uruguay;3. Health and Wellness Sciences, Cape Peninsula University of Technology, Cape Town, South Africa;4. Nuclear Medicine Department, Groote Schuur Hospital, Cape Town, South Africa;1. Department of Nuclear Medicine, Henri Becquerel Cancer Centre, Rouen, France;2. Rouen University Hospital, France;3. QuantIF – LITIS [UPRES EA 4108], Rouen, France;4. Department of Surgery, Henri Becquerel Cancer Centre, Rouen, France;5. Department of Pathology, Henri Becquerel Cancer Centre, Rouen, France;6. Department of Radiotherapy, Henri Becquerel Cancer Centre, Rouen, France;1. Department of Health Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Lund University, Lund, Sweden;2. Institute of Health and Care Sciences, Sahlgrenska Academy at University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden |
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| Abstract: | The developing nature of nuclear medicine practice highlights the need for an evaluation of the fundamental qualities of a Radiographer working within this discipline. Existing guidelines appear to be in place for clinical technologists working within nuclear medicine. However, limited guidance has been provided for Radiographers practicing within this discipline. This article aims to discuss the fundamental qualities that are considered essential for optimal service delivery, following consultation with various stakeholders. Areas such as technical expertise and knowledge, appropriate use of imaging equipment and current models of safe working practice will be discussed. Patient care and ethical considerations will also be evaluated, along with some core recommendations for future advanced practice. |
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