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of personnel, including those internal and external to the radiology facility. Such
programmes could include:
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
Clinical education (e.g. image evaluation, radiographic techniques,
equipment information and resuscitation);
Professional meetings and interdisciplinary meetings;
Statutory and regulatory training (e.g. radiation safety, fire safety, lifting
and handling);
Internal and external audit reviews.
6.1.2. Research
Research, including participation in clinical trails, has many benefits for a
radiology facility, including its impact on the quality of clinical practice and staff
development.
The research programme should:
(a)
(b)
(c)
Comply with a clear policy statement that includes matters of ethics,
governance and the role and structure of the research committee of the
institute/facility;
Conform to recognized ethical standards for research activities, including
those for patient radiation protection and the use of pre-planning patient
dose estimates;
Have the infrastructure needed to support the research.
To be effective, a research programme should:
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
(f)
(g)
Have high quality scientific personnel with a record in research;
Publish the results of scientific research;
Attract research funding to purchase any necessary materials, technical
assistance or machine time;
Allow time for personnel to devote to research activities;
Conduct regular meetings to discuss research matters;
Provide access to, or support for, professional statistical data analysis;
Provide access to adequate library and computing facilities.
When research is limited to small projects for postgraduate students or
clinical trainees, it is important that:
—Research activities be coordinated by a designated person;
—Regular research meetings be held;
—Experienced researchers be available to assist students.
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