Professional role extension for radiographers
Keywords:
skill-mixing, Red Dot System, scope of practice, accredited training, medico-legal aspectsAbstract
Role extension for radiographers has become a much talked about topic within our profession. The aim of this article is to draw attention to the key aspects regarding professional role extension by referring to the experiences offered by other countries [1-16]. It can also serve as a possible guide to initiatives related to role extension for the South African radiographer.
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2007-01-30
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