Open Forum Session
OF 8R - Radiographers' autonomy in clinical practice and new technologies
Lectures
1
Chairperson's introduction
05:00Christoph Kamp, Vienna / AT
2
Radiologists' and radiographers' collaboration for harmonising acquisition protocols
12:00Nuria Bargallo I Alabart, Barcelona / ES
3
Teleradiology and contrast media management in rural areas
12:00Svetlana Timoshenko, Tromsø / NO, Marijana Stepanovic-Johnskareng, Tromsø / NO
4
Integrating photon-counting CT into radiographers' practice
12:00Martin Weber Kusk, Esbjerg / DK
5
Open forum discussion
19:00Open forum discussion
5 min
Chairperson's introduction
Christoph Kamp, Vienna / Austria
12 min
Radiologists' and radiographers' collaboration for harmonising acquisition protocols
Nuria Bargallo I Alabart, Barcelona / Spain
- To understand the importance of collaborative protocol development between radiologists and radiographers to ensure consistency, quality, and patient safety in imaging.
- To identify strategies for harmonising acquisition protocols across departments, including the use of standardisation tools, communication frameworks, and shared decision-making.
- To explore strategies for effective interprofessional communication and implementation by recognising the role of radiographers as autonomous professionals for optimisation of clinical practice.
12 min
Teleradiology and contrast media management in rural areas
Svetlana Timoshenko, Tromsø / Norway
Marijana Stepanovic-Johnskareng, Tromsø / Norway
Marijana Stepanovic-Johnskareng, Tromsø / Norway
- To understand the role of teleradiology in supporting rural imaging services through the support of radiographers, particularly where on-site radiologists are not available.
- To recognise the evolving responsibilities of radiographers in contrast media management, including patient preparation, monitoring, and emergency protocols.
- To explore the expanding role of radiographers in rural healthcare systems, highlighting their autonomy in coordinating imaging workflows, collaborating remotely with radiologists, and ensuring high-quality patient care.
12 min
Integrating photon-counting CT into radiographers' practice
Martin Weber Kusk, Esbjerg / Denmark
- To understand the key principles and advantages of photon-counting CT technology.
- To describe the role of radiographers in adapting protocols and workflows for photon-counting CT implementation in clinical practice.
- To recognise how this technology supports radiographers' advanced practice and enhances diagnostic quality.
19 min
Open forum discussion