What is a 'good' radiographer?
This article outlines the findings of a recent analysis of assessment forms used within Schools of Radiography throughout the United Kingdom. The forms were analysed in an attempt to develop a taxonomy of affective skills a radiographer should possess if he or she is to present the desired professional image and be 'good with the patient'. With the exception of technical skills the most common feature for assessment on the forms was the students' 'attitude to and care of the patient'. From an analysis of this section a list of desirable attitudes the student should display was drawn up. In conclusion the limitations of this list are looked into and work presently being carried out as a result of these findings is outlined.
D001290:Attitude; D002983:Clinical Competence; D004521:Educational Measurement; D006801:Humans; D011369:Professional-Patient Relations; D011859:Radiography / Q000193:education / Q000592:standards*; D012919:Social Behavior; D013334:Students; D006113:United Kingdom