Radiography
Volume 14, Supplement 1 , Pages e15-e19, December 2008

The concept of advanced radiographic practice: An international perspective

  • Maryann Hardy

      Affiliations

    • Division of Radiography, School of Health Studies, University of Bradford, 25 Trinity Road, Bradford, West Yorkshire BD5 0BB, UK
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  • Jeffrey Legg

      Affiliations

    • Department of Radiation Sciences, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA, USA
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  • Tony Smith

      Affiliations

    • Department of Rural Health, University of Newcastle, Tamworth, New South Wales, Australia
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  • Borgny Ween

      Affiliations

    • Rikshospitalet-Radiumhospitalet Medical Center, Oslo, Norway
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  • Imelda Williams

      Affiliations

    • Canterbury Christ Church University, Canterbury, Kent, UK
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  • Jenny Motto

      Affiliations

    • Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Johannesburg, Doornfontein 2028, South Africa

Received 16 May 2008; received in revised form 30 September 2008; accepted 5 October 2008.

Abstract 

Advanced radiographic practice has been the focus of much discussion and debate over the last decade, not only in the United Kingdom where advanced practitioner roles are now recognised within the national career framework, but also internationally. Yet, despite almost simultaneous professional movement towards advanced radiographic practice philosophy and ideals in many countries, international collaboration on this development has been minimal. This paper marks a growing international dialogue in this field. It discusses the theoretical concepts of advanced radiographic practice and the development of advanced practitioner roles, incorporating evidence and ideas from differing international perspectives and debates progress towards a potential unified global advanced practice identity.

Keywords: Advanced practice, Radiography

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PII: S1078-8174(08)00102-8

doi:10.1016/j.radi.2008.10.001

Radiography
Volume 14, Supplement 1 , Pages e15-e19, December 2008

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