Refresher Course: Radiographers

RC 1214 - Ethics and integrity in radiography: urgent questions for contemporary practice

Lectures

5 min
Chairpersons' introduction
Karoliina Paalimäki-Paakki, Oulu / Finland
Adrian Brady, Cork / Ireland
10 min
Back to the basics in radiography ethics
Szilvia Anett Nagy, Pecs / Hungary
  1. To define the core ethical principles (autonomy, beneficence, non-maleficence, and justice) as they apply to radiographic practice.
  2. To recognise common ethical dilemmas in radiography and identify appropriate professional responses.
  3. To reinforce the importance of patient consent, confidentiality, and professional integrity in daily imaging procedures.
10 min
Demands versus ethics: impacts of pressure on radiographers' clinical work
Yvonne Susan Thackray, Chelmsford / United Kingdom
  1. To recognise how time and workload pressures can challenge ethical decision-making in radiography practice.
  2. To identify common ethical dilemmas radiographers face when balancing efficiency with patient-centred care.
  3. To explore practical strategies to uphold ethical standards under clinical and organisational pressures.
10 min
The impact of generative AI on our evidence-base
Jonathan Mcnulty, Dublin / Ireland
  1. To understand how generative AI tools are influencing the creation, interpretation, and dissemination of clinical evidence.
  2. To identify potential risks to evidence integrity, including misinformation, bias, and lack of transparency in AI-generated content.
  3. To explore strategies for critically appraising AI-influenced sources to maintain a trustworthy and ethical evidence base.
10 min
Quo vadis on ethics in radiography education, practice and research
Graciano Paulo, Coimbra / Portugal
  1. To identify key ethical principles in radiography by recognising and understanding patient confidentiality, informed consent, and professional integrity
  2. To evaluate the ethical challenges in radiography education and practice, analysing real-world ethical dilemmas such as balancing patient care with technological advancements.
  3. To discuss the future of ethics in radiography research: explore emerging ethical issues in radiography research, such as the use of AI and data privacy.
15 min
Panel discussion: Pushing harder ethics in all domains of radiography

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