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of new technology. In this fluctuating environment, it may be time for the radiology workplace to introduce a new type of radiologic technologist,

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The Radiologist Assistant: Improving Patient Care While Providing Work Force Solutions Consensus Statements from the Advanced Practice Advisory Panel March 9-10, 2002, Washington, D.C. Introduction The radiology community faces many challenges today, including increased patient demand, a growing shortage of radiologists and radiologic technologists, and the rapid expansion of new technology. In this fluctuating environment, it may be time for the radiology workplace to introduce a new type of radiologic technologist, a person whose advanced clinical skills can extend the role of the radiologist. Working with the supervision of a radiologist, an advanced- level radiologic technologist could take responsibility for patient assessment, patient education and patient management; perform fluoroscopy and other radiology procedures; and make initial image observations. By assuming responsibility for these tasks, the advanced-level technologist would improve productivity, increase patient access to radiologic services, and enhance the overall quality of patient care. On March 9-10, 2002, an Advanced Practice Advisory Panel met in Washington, D.C., to explore key issues surrounding the development of an advanced clinical role for radiologic technologists. Members of the advisory panel included representatives from the American College of Radiology, the American Society of Radiologic Technologists, the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists, state regulatory agencies, radiologic science educational programs, and a medical imaging manufacturer. The panel also included two radiology practitioner assistants (RPAs). Document OutlineThe Radiologist Assistant:Improving Patient Care While Providing Work Force SolutionsConsensus Statements from the Advanced Practice Advisory PanelIntroduction

 

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