, CASE STUDIES + GUIDE
Based on Torres' Patient Care in Imaging Technology,
10th Edition by TerriAnn Ryan
✅ 28 in-depth case studies per chapter, aligned with all 14
chapters of the textbook
✅ Realistic clinical scenarios that reflect diverse, complex
patient care situations
✅ Key issue identification to highlight professional, ethical,
legal, and cultural considerations
✅ Guiding critical-thinking questions to promote clinical
reasoning and reflective practice
✅ Expected learning points that reinforce best practices in
communication, safety, and patient advocacy
,Chapter 1: Introduction to Patient Care — 28 Clinical Scenario Case
Studies
Case Study 1
Scenario:
A 62-year-old male with Parkinson’s disease arrives for a chest x-ray. He is
unsteady and struggles with speech. His son insists on answering all questions
and refuses to let the patient speak for himself.
Key Issues:
Patient-centered care
Autonomy
Communication barriers
Role of caregivers
Guiding Questions:
How do you ensure the patient’s voice is heard while maintaining family
involvement?
What steps can you take to facilitate communication with the patient?
How would you document the interaction?
Expected Learning Points:
Patients must be empowered to participate in their care to the extent
possible.
Use adaptive communication strategies with neurodegenerative patients.
Document who provided information and efforts made to confirm patient
understanding.
Case Study 2
, Scenario:
A 19-year-old transgender male presents for abdominal imaging. The
technologist refers to him as “miss” and uses female pronouns repeatedly,
leading the patient to walk out.
Key Issues:
Gender identity
Professional conduct
Cultural sensitivity
Respectful communication
Guiding Questions:
What should the technologist have done differently?
What professional standards apply in this context?
How should the team respond after the patient leaves?
Expected Learning Points:
Respect for patient identity is foundational in care.
Misgendering can cause harm and may violate institutional policy.
Inclusive communication supports trust and compliance.
Case Study 3
Scenario:
A first-year RT student interrupts a patient who is explaining her symptoms,
insisting on finishing the intake checklist. The patient becomes upset and
refuses to continue.
Key Issues:
Patient rapport
Active listening
Student supervision
Empathy in care
Based on Torres' Patient Care in Imaging Technology,
10th Edition by TerriAnn Ryan
✅ 28 in-depth case studies per chapter, aligned with all 14
chapters of the textbook
✅ Realistic clinical scenarios that reflect diverse, complex
patient care situations
✅ Key issue identification to highlight professional, ethical,
legal, and cultural considerations
✅ Guiding critical-thinking questions to promote clinical
reasoning and reflective practice
✅ Expected learning points that reinforce best practices in
communication, safety, and patient advocacy
,Chapter 1: Introduction to Patient Care — 28 Clinical Scenario Case
Studies
Case Study 1
Scenario:
A 62-year-old male with Parkinson’s disease arrives for a chest x-ray. He is
unsteady and struggles with speech. His son insists on answering all questions
and refuses to let the patient speak for himself.
Key Issues:
Patient-centered care
Autonomy
Communication barriers
Role of caregivers
Guiding Questions:
How do you ensure the patient’s voice is heard while maintaining family
involvement?
What steps can you take to facilitate communication with the patient?
How would you document the interaction?
Expected Learning Points:
Patients must be empowered to participate in their care to the extent
possible.
Use adaptive communication strategies with neurodegenerative patients.
Document who provided information and efforts made to confirm patient
understanding.
Case Study 2
, Scenario:
A 19-year-old transgender male presents for abdominal imaging. The
technologist refers to him as “miss” and uses female pronouns repeatedly,
leading the patient to walk out.
Key Issues:
Gender identity
Professional conduct
Cultural sensitivity
Respectful communication
Guiding Questions:
What should the technologist have done differently?
What professional standards apply in this context?
How should the team respond after the patient leaves?
Expected Learning Points:
Respect for patient identity is foundational in care.
Misgendering can cause harm and may violate institutional policy.
Inclusive communication supports trust and compliance.
Case Study 3
Scenario:
A first-year RT student interrupts a patient who is explaining her symptoms,
insisting on finishing the intake checklist. The patient becomes upset and
refuses to continue.
Key Issues:
Patient rapport
Active listening
Student supervision
Empathy in care
