EFRS Session

EFRS 10b - Safeguarding provision of imaging and radiotherapy services

March 5, 14:30 - 16:00 CET

5 min
Chairperson's introduction
14 min
Staffing levels: are specific levels required for safety, and can these be defined and enforced?
  1. To learn about current evidence and policy recommendations regarding radiographer staffing levels and their impact on patient and staff safety.
  2. To appreciate the challenges and implications of defining and enforcing minimum-staffing standards across diverse European healthcare systems.
  3. To understand how staffing levels influence service quality, workforce sustainability, and compliance with safety regulations.
14 min
Postgraduate education opportunities: are minimum levels required? Do we need a European framework?
  1. To learn about the current landscape of postgraduate radiography education across Europe and its variation in content and recognition.
  2. To appreciate the value of harmonised postgraduate frameworks for advancing professional roles and enabling cross-border mobility.
  3. To understand the need for structured pathways and minimum standards in postgraduate education to support advanced practice, research, and leadership in radiography.
14 min
Managing interdisciplinary relationships
  1. To learn about strategies and best practices for effective interdisciplinary collaboration in radiography-related services.
  2. To appreciate the importance of mutual respect, clear communication, and defined roles within multidisciplinary teams.
  3. To understand how strengthened interdisciplinary relationships can enhance professional autonomy, patient outcomes, and workplace dynamics.
14 min
Steps to improve professional recognition and autonomy
  1. To learn about key enablers and barriers to professional recognition of radiographers at national and European levels.
  2. To appreciate the role of education, regulation, advocacy, and research in advancing radiographer autonomy and visibility.
  3. To understand strategic actions radiography leaders and organisations can take to enhance recognition and professional status.
29 min
Panel discussion: What do radiographers need to do to embrace change?