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I am a Consultant Radiographer in plain film currently working in freelance/locum reporting of radiography examinations. I qualified with a first class honours degree at Leeds University and have since acquired an MSc in Medical Image Interpretation. My current research focus includes advanced practice and consultant radiography, however I am involved in many other research projects.
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Patient positioning may impact diagnostic quality when obtaining radiographs of the musculoskeletal (MSK) system. Hence, knowledge on patient positioning, as seen in the radiograph, followed by informed adjusted retake if appropriate, is key when undertaking MSK radiographs. Forearm positioning is particularly important in lateral wris...
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There is a plethora of literature that has described the negative impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the mental health of healthcare staff worldwide. Our aim was to investigate the physical and mental demands of mobile x-ray imaging on radiographers during the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic, within a local NHS Trust.
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To evaluate General Practitioner (GP) satisfaction with a radiographer-led general radiography reporting service in a single district general hospital in order to identify areas for improvement.
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A mixed method online survey was created and distributed to all GP surgeries in the catchment area of the hospital with a 6 week resp...
Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) is a chronic inflammatory disease with a typical pattern of bone and joint destruction1. Although cases of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) are commonly encountered in practice, both identifying and reporting the presence of RA on radiographs can prove challenging. This article therefore aims to briefly evaluate the epidemiology,...
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Neighbouring Trusts have implemented open access (walk-in) services to shorten waiting times in x-ray. Despite this, staff perceptions of their effectiveness have not yet been studied. This study forms the initial baseline evaluation phase of wider participatory action research investigating the implementation of an open access service...
Patient waiting times are a key health policy concern worldwide; however, there is little literature investigating the impact of referral'examination waiting times in x-ray. This mixed-method study explores this issue in relation to waiting times in musculoskeletal primary care x-ray within a UK Trust, encompassing three hospital sites. Patient sat...
