Legal Aspects of Radiography and Radiology

Dimond, Bridgit

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“…In the United Kingdom, for example, the Department of Health requires that radiographs are retained for eight years, and longer in the case of children (until the patient reaches their 25th year), and three years following death (Dimond 2002). In many cases, particularly in privately run clinics, radiographs are routinely given to the patient for safe keeping, and thus may be in existence for much longer than the statutory period.…”

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The Use of Radiology in Mass Fatality Events

Viner

2014

Commingled Human Remains

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The Use of Radiology in Mass Fatality Events

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2014

Commingled Human Remains

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“…45 Deaf patients therefore require information, in a language or style accessible to them, before they can decide to give consent. 46,47 If patients do not fully understand what is being said to them, then they cannot give informed consent. 12,13,48 …”

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Deaf patients in the medical imaging department – a qualitative study

Davies

Channon

2004

J Diagnost Rad Imag

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INTRODUCTIONEffective and meaningful communication, verbal and non-verbal, is of foremost importance in any interaction between deaf and hearing people. When communication is not meaningful to both parties interaction is effectively curtailed. 1 The deaf or hard of hearing comprise one in seven of the population 2 with 46.9% of people over 60 years old, and 93.2% of those over 81 years old, having hearing difficulties. 3 As the use of healthcare services increases with age, those with hearing loss, often undiagnosed 4 constitute a large client group for radiographers.There is a dearth of literature that deals specifically with deaf patients in an imaging department. However the experiences of deaf patients in the imaging department may be similar to those SummaryBackground: Approximately one in seven of the British population has some degree of hearing loss. Studies have found that the deaf or hard of hearing often find communication in a health setting unsatisfactory. The aim of this study was to investigate the experiences of deaf people in the diagnostic imaging department.Methods: A semi-structured interview technique was used with small numbers of radiographers and deaf patients. Transcripts were analysed using thematic content analysis.Results: Deaf patients experienced difficulties at reception and with the system for calling patients. Examinations that required the patient to follow verbal instructions caused communication problems for both patients and radiographers. A high proportion of the deaf subjects had had an MRI scan, and nearly all of them found this a distressing experience. Radiographers had some awareness of communicating with the deaf, although nearly all significantly overestimated the percentage of words understood by patients who lip-read.Conclusion: Patients experienced problems with communication. In some cases these were such that informed consent may not have been given. Recommendations made for future practice include deaf awareness training for all staff, the installation of equipment that gives visual signals for breath holding, and extra time allowed for explanation to deaf patients before imaging procedures.

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“…Therefore, a patient is entitled to the reasonable standard of care, whoever provides the treatment. In practice, the junior optometrist, although a registered practitioner, should receive supervision to ensure support for responsibilities which require experience beyond their skills or competence (Dimond, 2002). So, if an optometrist takes up duties normally performed by a more experienced professional, then legally the same standard of care would be expected.…”

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“…Departure from accepted practice may be evidence of negligence, although it is not conclusive in itself (Kennedy and Grubb, 1998). The claimant must show that (Dimond, 2002):…”

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Legal issues in contact lens practice with special reference to the practice of orthokeratology

White

Cho

2003

Ophthalmic Physiologic Optic

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This report aims to encourage optometrists to reflect on the legal implications of clinical contact lens practice, with particular reference to the practice of orthokeratology (ortho-k), which has seen a recent revival of interest. A patient may claim compensation if an optometrist is negligent by breaching his duty to exercise reasonable care and skill in diagnosis, advice or treatment. However, the optometrist will only be liable for reasonably foreseeable harm to the patient, so practitioners need to be fully aware of the foreseeable risks. Failure to adequately inform the patient may lead to a claim for negligence, if disclosure of the risks would have influenced the patient's decision to undergo or forego the procedure. It is important that the professional bodies establish guidelines on acceptable practice, with particular emphasis on the provision of information to patients. Reasonable disclosure, use of appropriate information/consent forms, and proper documentation of cases, should all focus on the needs of, and benefits to, patients.

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Legal Aspects of Radiography and Radiology

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The Use of Radiology in Mass Fatality Events

Deaf patients in the medical imaging department – a qualitative study

Legal issues in contact lens practice with special reference to the practice of orthokeratology

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