Where are the abnormal image appearances are complex and medical interpretation is likely to be difficult the report may also recommend that a radiological consultation is sought. In order to ensure that radiographers shall provide reports of the highest standards, suitable initial and continuing education will be essential. For radiographic and computed tomography reporting radiographers must have attended a recognised and College accredited course. There will need to be agreemetn of all staff involved in reporting and radiographers hould not feel unduly coerced to undertake this form of role development. There will need to be an agreed written scheme of work and local protocols should be devised to ensure a high standard of reporting.
All professionals are legally responsible for their actions.
No one is able to absolve radiographers of this professional responsibility. It si essential that those radiographers who are not members of The Society of Radiographers and who are involved in such role developmetn ensure that they have sufficient professional indemnity to provide for claims made in respect of their extended and developed role. The provision of a quality assured reporting service by radiographers will require that they continuously update and further their professional development through a well organised programme of continuing professional development. All processes and outcomes relating to or arising from radiographic reporting will need to be subject to clinical audit and integral to the quality assurance programme of the department. It is expected that radiographers will contribute to the development of knowledge related to reporting by actively engaging in research activities.