Radiation Protection: Effective Communication : Radiation Protection + Effective Communication = ...

Radiation Protection: Effective Communication :  Radiation Protection + Effective Communication = ...:  Radiation Protection + Effective Communication = Patient Cooperation In any medical field the patient is the number one priority. Radio...

 Radiation Protection + Effective Communication = Patient Cooperation

In any medical field the patient is the number one priority. Radiology is no exception. The job of a  radiologic technologist isn't only to take a quality diagnostic image for the radiologist, he/she also has the responsibility to ensure the highest quality of service. One important aspect of this occurs when the patient is educated about imaging procedures. This will help ease any form of anxiety or fear that the patient may have. When the radiologic technologist gives precise instructions of what is expected of the patient before, during, or after the procedure the patient will have a sense of being an active participant in their own health care. The key factor in all of this is effective communication.


 Another concern that a patient might have is the risk of getting a radiogenic cancer or genetic defect after irradation. In order to alleviate that concern, it is important that the radiographer explain to the patient that the benefit of the procedure outways the risk involved. The radiographer should always answer with honesty regarding any pain, sensation, and or symptoms that the patient may have or feel.



Confidence, trust, intelligence, and knowledge are key factors in forming a strong relationship between the patient and the radiographer. A radiographer should also know how to communicate with his/her patient in terms that he/she will understand. This will aide in helping thte procedure run smoothly.