title: The cost-effectiveness of clinical education.
abstract: Debate has continued for years regarding the cost-effectiveness of educating radiography students in a clinical environment. This article reviews the existing literature and examines the results of a recent survey to identify the advantages and disadvantages of educating radiography students in a health care facility's radiology department. Results of the study indicate that the benefits associated with educating radiography students in a clinical setting far outweigh the costs experienced by the health care facility.
authors.affiliation: Radiologic Technology Division, Ohio State University School of Allied Medical Professions, Columbus.
authors.forename: P W
authors.initials: PW
authors.lastname: Ballinger
authors.forename: M S
authors.initials: MS
authors.lastname: Diesen
mesh_terms: D000046:Academic Medical Centers / Q000191:economics / Q000458:organization & administration; D000068:Accreditation; D003362:Cost-Benefit Analysis; D003365:Costs and Cost Analysis; D016304:Hospitals, Private / Q000191:economics / Q000458:organization & administration; D006801:Humans; D010564:Personnel, Hospital; D011859:Radiography / Q000191:economics; D011871:Radiology / Q000191:economics* / Q000193:education*; D011872:Radiology Department, Hospital / Q000191:economics / Q000458:organization & administration; D013337:Students, Medical; D000078329:Workforce