SoR publishes new guidance
The SoR has published Consent to Imaging and Radiotherapy Treatment
Examinations: An ethical perspective and good practice guide for the
radiography workforce.
This invaluable document contains information, advice and guidance on the general principles of good practice in seeking consent from patients prior to examinations and treatment undertaken by the radiography workforce in clinical imaging and radiotherapy departments.
The 36-page publication tackles issues such as why consent is important; consent and children; adults with impaired capacity; student involvement in procedures; avoiding misunderstanding and use of chaperones; and forensic imaging.
Radiographers who are delivering radiotherapy treatment or undertaking a clinical imaging examination have a duty of care to ensure patients are fully aware of the procedure and have consented and therefore are urged to read this document.
This guide is priced £15 to SoR members and £25 for non-members. Members can download a copy free of charge by clicking here.
Posted: 25/09/2007
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