Jerman Memorial Lecture. Scanning a new image: proposal for professional standards.
An analysis of trends in radiologic technology in other countries of the world is compared with current standards of education and socioeconomic practices in America. From this background, radiologic technologists are challenged to reassess their position in American health care and forge new directions to make radiologic technology an independent, self-governing profession and an equal partner in the health-care team.
D000068:Accreditation; D001208:Asia; D001315:Australia; D002170:Canada; D003479:Curriculum; D004502:Education, Medical, Continuing; D005060:Europe; D007564:Japan; D007750:Labor Unions; D007883:Legislation, Medical; D009520:New Zealand; D011835:Radiation Protection / Q000592:standards; D012456:Salaries and Fringe Benefits; D012955:Societies, Medical; D013679:Technology, Radiologic / Q000193:education / Q000592:standards*; D006113:United Kingdom; D014481:United States; D014930:Women; D000078329:Workforce