RAD2082

Clinical studies 4

Objectives On completion of this subject students will be able to implement and evaluate radiographic examinations of the gastrointestinal, urinary and hepatobiliary systems; appreciate the strengths and weaknesses of the diagnostic imaging procedures for the gastrointestinal, urinary and hepatobiliary systems and the nature of the professional inter-relationship between all members of the medical imaging team during diagnostic imaging procedures; manage a photofluoroscopic screening session in terms of the radiographer's role, the imaging team and duty of care to the patient; evaluate radiographs of the gastrointestinal, urinary and hepatobiliary systems as well as apply quality assurance principles to the photofluorographic imaging system.

Synopsis Barium studies of the gastrointestinal tract. Sialography. Oral cholecystography. Intravenous, post-operative and percutaneous cholangiography. Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography. Ascending and excretion urography, micturating cystourethrography, urethrography and retrograde pyeloureterography. Quality assurance for photofluoroscopic imaging systems. Evaluation of radiographs of the gastrointestinal, urinary and hepatobiliary systems in terms of the condition of the patient, the clinical question, anatomy and image quality factors.

Assessment Weekly case reports: 25% · Radiographic clinical skills examinations: 20% · Two fluoroscopic clinical management skills' examinations: 20% · Self-assessment report: 15% · The clinical studies professional development portfolio: 20%

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