Mrs. Maryann Lopez is a 49- year old outpatient who has an order for a follow-up

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Mrs. Maryann Lopez is a 49- year old outpatient who has an order for a follow-up ultrasound. An ultrasound technologist calls Mrs. Lopez back for the exam and the patient recognizes the ultrasound technologist from a friend’s party. During the exam the patient asks the technologist to please let her know if the tumor has grown.

a) What is an appropriate response for addressing Mrs. Lopez' question according to the Professional Performance Standards?

b) What responses are reasonable for Donna to speak to on the topic of Radiographer Scope of Practice?

c) If Mrs. Lopez continues to insist Donna answer her as to the size of the spot on her lung, what should Donna do?

Explanation / Answer

Ans a: According to the professional performance standards, the techonologist are not allowed to disclose anything to the patient during the test. So, technologist should not reveal any information to the patient.

Ans b: The duty of the radiographer is to perform the test, The scope of practice of the medical imaging and radiation therapy professional includes: Providing optimal patient care. Receiving, relaying and documenting verbal, written and electronic orders in the patient's medical record.

Ans c: Donna should not reveal the reports to the Mrs.Lopez at that moment because it is against the portocol and might be the result is not good and the patient may not bear the bad news. Donna should say to her that all the information will be provided in the report, she can not say anything as she is on the duty.

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