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GENERAL IMAGING
Chiropractic Radiography - Essential Expectations
Brendan Corr
Faculty Radiographer, Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College, Canada
GI4-1
Purpose: As Faculty Radiographer at CMCC, it is my responsibility to prepare students in Years 1 and 3 to understand
the effective and legitimate use of radiography in diagnosis and treatment by chiropractors. I work very closely with
chiropractic radiologists and we integrate our programs as closely as possible and remove "vertical silos" within the
courses.
Methods: We started out by coordination subject content in year 1 by planning with Diagnostic Imaging and Anatomy
to ensure students received fundamental instruction before challenging both radiographic performance and
interpretation skills. This process is continued in Year 3 with detailed instruction in radiographic techniques, including
practical assessment before students enter Year 4 and clinical experience.
Results: Chiropractors in Canada are authorised to request and perform radiographic examinations to aid in diagnosis
and treatment of conditions which rely on spinal alignment and therapeutic manipulation to improve quality of life for
the patient. These examinations are crucial to the chiropractic process but must be exercised cautiously to reduce
patient exposure unnecessarily. By creating this awareness and knowledge-based practice, the needs of both patients
and practitioners are being met.
Conclusion: As more chiropractors choose to request examinations through external imaging clinics, it is vital that
those facilities understand chiropractic expectations in examination and interpretation.
Digital Imaging & Social Media "What happens in the hospital doesn't always stay in the hospital"
Tosca Bridges Taylor
Education Coordinator/ Radiology Instructor/ Radiologic Technologist, John Muir Health, USA
GI4-2
Purpose: Digital imaging and social media have forever changed the landscape of how we communicate and transfer
digital images and information. With the incorporation of the electronic medical record it has streamlined the process
of sharing medical records and getting accurate diagnosis.
Methods: The methods of processing this information more expeditiously has come at a cost of increased patient
privacy and confidentiality breaches.
Results: The results of the information highway have blurred the lines between what is medically and ethically
acceptable for posting on social media and what is a violation of governmental laws set in place to protect the patients’
medical record.
Conclusion: To avoid consequences such as having your radiology license repealed, ruining an organizations
reputation, or losing you job! We must stay diligent and responsible when posting images online.
Smartphone Use in Healthcare Facilities: A Review of the Literature on Benefits and
Associated Risks
Lori Boyd 1 and Dr. Celeste Lawson, Natalie Nguyen
1 Senior Lecturer, Monash University, Australia
GI4-3
Purpose: The combination of increased accessibility and technological advancement has encouraged the prevalence
of smartphone usage amongst the medical community, which in turn, has changed the landscape of how healthcare is
practiced. A review of the literature was conducted to evaluate the influence of smartphone adoption on the delivery of
care, and in particular, to identify the benefits and associated risks with smartphone use. An analysis of potential risk
mitigation strategies was also performed.
20 th International Society of Radiographers and Radiological Technologist, World Congress
April 12 – 15, 2018 • Hyatt Regency Trinidad, Wrightson Road, Port of Spain, Trinidad, W.I.
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