ASRT patient care prep
Clear communication - answer establishes a respectful and professional relationship
with the patient
demonstrates a professional demeanor on the part of the radiographer
Verbal communication - answer must be clear and distinct
implies that the radiographer possesses excellent listening skills to interpret what the pt
is saying
nonverbal communication - answer radiographer must be aware of facial expressions
use of touch may be inappropriate
must be a good listener
diversity in the medical field - answer age, gender, race, sexual preference, marital
status, political beliefs, generation etc
patient education - answer part of radiographers scope of practice
radiographer must be able to answer questions about other modalities as well as
medical center services
torts - answerviolation of civil law
also known as personal injury law
injured parties have a right to compensation for injury
intentional misconduct (ASSAULT) - answerpatient is apprehensive about being injured
imprudent conduct of radiographer that causes fear in patient is grounds for an
allegation of civil assault
battery - answerunlawful touching or touching w/o consent
radiographing wrong pt or body part
false imprisonment - answerunjustified restraint of patient
care must be taken when using restraints
invasion of privacy - answerviolation of confidentiality of info
unnecessarily exposing patients body or body part
unnecessarily touching patients body
libel - answerwritten defamation of loss of character
slander - answerorally spreading false information that results in defamation or loss of
reputation
Clear communication - answer establishes a respectful and professional relationship
with the patient
demonstrates a professional demeanor on the part of the radiographer
Verbal communication - answer must be clear and distinct
implies that the radiographer possesses excellent listening skills to interpret what the pt
is saying
nonverbal communication - answer radiographer must be aware of facial expressions
use of touch may be inappropriate
must be a good listener
diversity in the medical field - answer age, gender, race, sexual preference, marital
status, political beliefs, generation etc
patient education - answer part of radiographers scope of practice
radiographer must be able to answer questions about other modalities as well as
medical center services
torts - answerviolation of civil law
also known as personal injury law
injured parties have a right to compensation for injury
intentional misconduct (ASSAULT) - answerpatient is apprehensive about being injured
imprudent conduct of radiographer that causes fear in patient is grounds for an
allegation of civil assault
battery - answerunlawful touching or touching w/o consent
radiographing wrong pt or body part
false imprisonment - answerunjustified restraint of patient
care must be taken when using restraints
invasion of privacy - answerviolation of confidentiality of info
unnecessarily exposing patients body or body part
unnecessarily touching patients body
libel - answerwritten defamation of loss of character
slander - answerorally spreading false information that results in defamation or loss of
reputation
