Patient Care in Radiography

Ruth Ann Ehrlich was a Senior Instructor in Radiology (Retired), University of Western States, Portland, Oregon, USA. Dawn M. Coakes is the Clinical Coordinator and Instructor at Portland Community College Radiologic Technologist, PeaceHealth Southwest Washington Medical Center, USA.

• Part I: Introduction to Radiography1. Introduction to Radiography2. Image Quality Factors3. Radiation Effects and Radiation Safety4. The Healthcare Delivery System5. Professional Roles and BehaviorsPart II: Patient Care6. Professional Attitudes and Communications7. Safety8. Patient Transfer9. Infection Control Concepts10. Preventing Disease Transmission11. Surgical Asepsis12. Response to Patient’s Personal and Physical Needs13. Patient Assessment14. Medication Information15. Medication Administration16. Emergency ResponsePart III: Patient Care in Specific Procedures and Environments17. Dealing with Acute Situations18. Preparation and Examination of the Gastrointestinal Tract19. Contrast Media and Special Radiographic Techniques20. Bedside Radiography: Special Conditions and Environments21. Radiography in Surgery22. Special Imaging Modalities