Abstract
Role development is a natural process and radiographers have had to adapt their practice as new and innovative technologies, and techniques have been and continue to be introduced. Radiology services are faced with the need to provide optimum, appropriate and timely care to our patients and service users. The requirement is that care has to be delivered at the expected standard. This chapter explores responsibility and accountability within a practice framework and the possible consequences of failing to provide a duty of care and practice at the required standard.
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Price, R. (2016). Legal and Professional Requirements: A Framework for Practice. In: Bortz, J., Ramlaul, A., Munro, L. (eds) CT Colonography for Radiographers. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-29379-0_21
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