THE ROLE OF RADIOLOGY NURSES IN MODERN HEALTHCARE
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Radiology, Nurses, Medical radiology, Safety.
Abstract
In the current healthcare system, radiology nurses play a crucial role in bridging the gap between patient-centered treatment and technology improvements. With an emphasis on patient advocacy, radiation safety, technological proficiency, and privacy, this study examines the ethical issues that arise in the practice of radiology nursing. Radiology nurses protect patient information by adhering to stringent privacy and confidentiality rules, and they also help healthcare providers communicate effectively. Radiology nurses put the safety of their patients first while dealing with ionizing radiation exposure, which includes advocating for dose optimization and following safety procedures. In order to manage the quickly changing technologies with professionalism, technological competence and integrity are critical qualities that call for ongoing education and ethical thought. The core of radiology nursing practice is patient advocacy, which supports patient empowerment, comfort, safety, continuity of care, and informed consent throughout the imaging process. In providing patient care, radiology nurses uphold the highest standards of professionalism, ethics, and compassion by adhering to these ethical imperatives.
Aim: To detect the role of nurses in radiology and the prevention measures.
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Mariam Swilam Daghash Alqahtani
Radiology Specialist, Ad Diriyah Hospital
Malak Hussain Mohammed Alahmari
Radiology Specialist, Ad Diriyah Hospital
Ahmed Talal Matar Almarshadi
Radiological Technology Specialist , Ad Diriyah Hospital
Mesfer Saeed Shahwan Alwadei
X-Ray Technician, Dhurma General Hospital
Nourh Mohammed Alqadi
Radiology Specialist , Asir Central Hospital
Saud Abdulaziz Saud Nafea
X-Ray Technician, Ad Diriyah Hospital
Eman Abdullah Abdulkareem Alturki
Specialist-Radiological Technology , Ad Diriyah Hospital
Budur Mohammed Naytol Alanazi
Specialist-Radiological Technology , Ad Diriyah Hospital
Saud Abdulaziz Saud Nafea
X-Ray Technician, Eradah Complex And Mental Healt-Riyadh
Nourah Mushabab Alahmari
Radiology Dignostic, Diriyah Hospital
Hassan Ali Jaghdami
Radiology Technician, Health Center In Central Hawiyah
Ahmed Turayhib Algethami
Radiology Technician, Taif Health Center Crustaceans
Hani Ali Al-Hasan
Nursing Technichan, King Fahad Hofuf Hospital
Talal Naif Omar Alotaibi
X-ray Technician, Afif General Hospital