CLO05: Explain radiographic procedures to patient and family members
Communication with the patient and family members is important in order to keep them informed of the upcoming process. A simple explanation of the type of exam along with an estimated time, different positions and the expectations that the technologist will have of the patient. Sometimes, the patient isn’t given any information regarding their exam by their doctor and doesn’t know which body part is being x-rayed. Questions such as if the patient can stand and if so, are they able to stand for a few minutes, should be asked. If the patient is a child then the parent should be present for the history in order to provide a more detail. Transportation to the area if they can’t walk, should also be discussed. A patient shouldn’t have to walk blindly into an exam but given careful instructions by the x-ray technologist.
Rad Radiography 