Current policy and guidance document library

Summary

This short statement of policy focuses on artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning and deep learning. It outlines a policy intended to meet the expectations of the members of the Society and College of Radiographers that the Societyu will champion high quality diagnostic and radiotherapy services.

Reference information: The Society and College of Radiographers. The Society and College of Radiographers policy statement: Artificial Intelligence, 1st edn (London: SCoR, 2020).

Summary

This document is as a result of collaboration between the Society and College of Radiographers (SCoR) and the British Medical Ultrasound Society (BMUS).

Originally published in this format in December 2015 it is reviewed every year to maintain currency. This is the fourth revision and is dated December 2019, identified also by a yellow cover.

These guidelines are not designed to be prescriptive but to inform good ultrasound practice. They provide a valuable source of information for many ultrasound related topics with active links to relevant organisations for further advice and guidance. For this fourth revision we have been able to introduce section to section links for convenience and have re-ordered the various sections of the document.

Summary

Getting into Research: A Guide for Members of the Society of Radiographers is a research starter pack for 2019/2020 and beyond. This guide will provide a good starting point for any member wishing to ‘get into research’. Research is all of our business, and developing our research capacity and capabilities as a profession is important to ensure we offer the best service and healthcare outcomes for our patients based on the highest quality evidence. The purpose of this guide is to provide an aid and support mechanism for members, and to enable their roles in research. It will be valuable for SoR members interested in embedding research activities into their roles, and for those taking the first steps towards developing a clinical academic career.

Reference information: The Society and College of Radiographers. Getting into Research: A Guide for Members of the Society of Radiographers, 2nd edn (London: SCoR, 2019).

Summary

This document provides information and guidance for radiology and radiotherapy managers who want to use the international recruitment of radiographers and associated professionals as part of their staff recruitment strategy.