title: Understanding the issues involved in requesting X-rays.
abstract: Ordering X-rays is one of the 10 key roles for nurses (DoH, 2003). Increasing numbers of nurses are requesting examinations involving the use of ionising radiations, such as X-rays and computerised tomography (CT) scans. This article explains some of the issues, suggests ways to go about gaining requesting rights and gives practical advice on the process.
authors.affiliation: Department of Medical Imaging, St Richard's Hospital, Chichester, West Sussex, UK.
authors.forename: Peter
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Ford
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D028701:Patient Rights; D011859:Radiography / Q000592:standards*; D014342:Truth Disclosure