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BACKGROUND: The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) in radiography presents transformative opportunities for diagnostic imaging and introduces complex ethical considerations. The aim of this cross-sectional study was to explore radiographers' perspectives on the ethical implications of AI in their field and identify key concerns and potential strategies for addressing them. METHODS: A structured questionnaire was distributed to a diverse group of radiographers in Saudi Arabia. The questionnaire included items on ethical concerns related to AI, the perceived impact on clinical practice, and suggestions for ethical AI integration in radiography. The data were analyzed using quantitative and qualitative methods to capture a broad range of perspectives. RESULTS: Three hundred eighty-eight radiographers responded and had varying levels of experience and specializations. Most (44.8%) participants were unfamiliar with the integration of AI into radiography. Approximately 32.9% of radiographers expressed uncertainty regarding the importance of transparency and explanatory capabilities in the AI systems used in radiology. Many (36.9%) participants indicated that they believed that AI systems used in radiology should be transparent and provide justifications for their decision-making procedures. A significant preponderance (44%) of respondents agreed that implementing AI in radiology may increase ethical dilemmas. However, 27.8%expressed uncertainty in recognizing and understanding the potential ethical issues that could arise from integrating AI in radiology. Of the respondents, 41.5% stated that the use of AI in radiology required establishing specific ethical guidelines. However, a significant percentage (28.9%) expressed the opposite opinion, arguing that utilizing AI in radiology does not require adherence to ethical standards. In contrast to the 46.6% of respondents voicing concerns about patient privacy over AI implementation, 41.5% of respondents did not have any such apprehensions. CONCLUSIONS: This study revealed a complex ethical landscape in the integration of AI in radiography, characterized by enthusiasm and apprehension among professionals. It underscores the necessity for ethical frameworks, education, and policy development to guide the implementation of AI in radiography. These findings contribute to the ongoing discourse on AI in medical imaging and provide insights that can inform policymakers, educators, and practitioners in navigating the ethical challenges of AI adoption in healthcare.
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Inteligência Artificial , Atitude do Pessoal de Saúde , Radiografia , Humanos , Estudos Transversais , Inteligência Artificial/ética , Masculino , Adulto , Feminino , Inquéritos e Questionários , Radiografia/ética , Arábia Saudita , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Radiologia/éticaRESUMO
The introduction of novel diagnostic techniques in clinical domains such as genomics and radiology has led to a rich ethical debate on how to handle unsolicited findings that result from these innovations. Yet while unsolicited findings arise in both genomics and radiology, most of the relevant literature to date has tended to focus on only one of these domains. In this article, we synthesize and critically assess similarities and differences between "scanning the body" and "sequencing the genome" from an ethical perspective. After briefly describing the novel diagnostic contexts leading to unsolicited findings, we synthesize and reflect on six core ethical issues that relate to both specialties: terminology; benefits and risks; autonomy; disclosure of unsolicited findings to children; uncertainty; and filters and routine screening. We identify ethical rationales that pertain to both fields and may contribute to more ethically sound policies. Considerations of preserving public trust and ensuring that people perceive healthcare policies as fair also support the need for a combined debate.
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Temas Bioéticos , Testes Genéticos/ética , Genômica/ética , Achados Incidentais , Radiografia/ética , Radiologia/ética , Sequenciamento Completo do Genoma/ética , Revelação/ética , Genoma Humano , Humanos , Consentimento Livre e Esclarecido/ética , IncertezaRESUMO
Although there is consensus on the fact that ionizing radiation used in radiological examinations can affect health, the stochastic (random) nature of risk makes it difficult to anticipate and assess specific health implications for patients. The issue of radiation protection is peculiar as any dosage received in life is cumulative, the sensitivity to radiation is highly variable from one person to another, and between 20 % and 50 % of radiological examinations appear not to be necessary. In this context, one might reasonably assume that information and patient consent would play an important role in regulating radiological practice. However, there is to date no clear consensus regarding the nature and content of-or even need for-consent by patients exposed to ionizing radiation. While law and ethics support the same principles for respecting the dignity of the person (inviolability and integrity), in the context of radiology practice, they do not provide a consistent message to guide clinical decision-making. This article analyzes the issue of healthcare professionals' duty to inform and obtain patient consent for radiological examinations. Considering that both law and ethics have as one of their aims to protect vulnerable populations, it is important that they begin to give greater attention to issues raised by the use of ionizing radiation in medicine. While the situation in Canada serves as a backdrop for a reflective analysis of the problem, the conclusions are pertinent for professional practice in other jurisdictions because the principles underlying health law and jurisprudence are fairly general.
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Consentimento Livre e Esclarecido/legislação & jurisprudência , Relações Profissional-Paciente/ética , Radiografia/ética , Canadá , Doses de Radiação , Proteção RadiológicaRESUMO
Guidelines advise that x-rays do not contribute to the clinical management of simple nasal fractures. However, in cases of simple nasal fracture secondary to assault, a facial x-ray may provide additional legal evidence should the victim wish to press charges, though there is no published guidance. We examine the ethical and medico-legal issues surrounding this controversial area.
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Aconselhamento/ética , Osso Nasal/diagnóstico por imagem , Osso Nasal/lesões , Fraturas Cranianas/diagnóstico por imagem , Violência , Direito Penal , Ética Médica , Humanos , Fotografação , Radiografia/efeitos adversos , Radiografia/ética , Radiografia/estatística & dados numéricos , Reino UnidoAssuntos
Agendamento de Consultas , Revisão da Utilização de Seguros/legislação & jurisprudência , Relações Interprofissionais , Erros Médicos/legislação & jurisprudência , Radiologia/legislação & jurisprudência , Encaminhamento e Consulta/legislação & jurisprudência , Revisão da Utilização de Seguros/ética , Erros Médicos/ética , Papel do Médico , Radiografia/ética , Radiologia/ética , Encaminhamento e Consulta/ética , Estados UnidosRESUMO
It has been argued extensively that diagnostic services are a general good, but that it is offered in excess. So what is the problem? Is not "too much of a good thing wonderful", to paraphrase Mae West? This article explores such a possibility in the field of radiological services where it is argued that more than 40% of the examinations are excessive. The question of whether radiological examinations are excessive cries for a definition of diagnostic futility. However, no such definition is found in the literature. As a response, this article addresses the issue of diagnostic futility in five steps. First, it investigates whether the concept of therapeutic futility can be adapted to diagnostics. A closer analysis of the concept of therapeutic futility reveals that this will not do the trick. Second, the article scrutinizes whether there are sources for clarifying diagnostic futility in the extensive debate on excessive radiological examination. Investigating the debate's terms and definitions reveals a disparate terminology and no clear concepts. On the contrary, the study uncovers that quite different and incompatible issues are at stake. Third, the article examines a procedural approach, which is widely used for settling controversies over utility by focusing on the role of the professionals. On scrutiny however, a procedural approach will not solve the problem in diagnostics. Fourth, a value analysis reveals how we have to decide on the negative value of excessive examinations before we can measure excess. The final and constructive part presents a definition of diagnostic futility drawing upon the lessons from the previous analytical steps. Altogether, too much radiological examination is not a good thing. This is simply because radiological examinations are not unanimously good. Excessive radiological examinations can be defined, but not by one simple general and value-neutral definition. We have to settle with contextually framed value-related definitions. Such definitions will state how bad "too much of a good thing" is and make it possible to assess how much of the bad thing there is. Hence we have to know how bad it is before we can tell how much of it there is in the world.
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Futilidade Médica/ética , Radiografia/ética , Radiografia/estatística & dados numéricos , Técnicas e Procedimentos Diagnósticos/ética , Técnicas e Procedimentos Diagnósticos/estatística & dados numéricos , Humanos , Filosofia MédicaRESUMO
INTRODUCTION: Radiographers have performed research since 1988 in Sweden. The amount of doctoral and licentiate dissertations written by registered diagnostic radiographers has increased considerably since 2000. How this new field of research was established and developed has facilitated understand of the boundaries that strengthen the professional evidence base. The aim of this dissertation review was to explore the nature and the current state of radiographic research, written by registered diagnostic radiographers in Sweden. METHODS: Dissertations published between 1988 and 2017 were analysed both deductively and inductively with content analysis. RESULTS: Radiographic research focused on structural factors, clinical radiography, radiographic technology and pedagogical approaches. The findings indicated a large interest in advancing patient information, wellbeing and care during examinations. The participants were predominantly clinical patients, followed by radiographers, adults/children and the general public. The most common study designs were descriptive with a trend towards interventional studies. Interviews and questionnaires were the most common data collection methods followed by clinical examinations and documents. CONCLUSION: The analyses demonstrate that the current radiographer research has its roots in clinical practice, focusing on pragmatic aspects and applied knowledge. The findings suggest that radiographer's dissertations meet the challenges of new technologies and working practise. If the knowledge is connected to the radiographic framework, radiography can be viewed as an independent discipline with its own philosophical base. When radiographers are encouraged to conduct research, evidence based knowledge increase which strengthens the profession. Radiography, as a scientific discipline is evolving in Sweden.
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Dissertações Acadêmicas como Assunto , Pesquisa Biomédica/tendências , Radiografia/tendências , Ética em Pesquisa , Medicina Baseada em Evidências , Humanos , Radiografia/ética , Sujeitos da Pesquisa , SuéciaRESUMO
OBJECTIVES: This article sets out to describe the concept of the "pop-up" research centre as a means to promote and develop radiography research locally, nationally and internationally, and to empower professional colleagues to set up similar initiatives in the future. KEY FINDINGS: A detailed overview of the development and management of "pop-up" research is provided based on the experiences of the authors, including specific examples. Matters such as study design, approvals, equipment and software, environment, participant recruitment and management, research teams and activity costs are discussed. Quantifiable benefits of "pop-up" research such as resultant peer reviewed publications, development of researchers' skills and potential collaborations are described. A number of "soft skill" benefits are also apparent and include enhanced organisational profiles, team building and the development of leadership skills. CONCLUSIONS: "Pop-up" research centres are a valuable option for conducting research and offer the radiography profession an achievable mechanism to increase and enhance research activity. However, careful planning and execution are essential.
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Pesquisa Biomédica/organização & administração , Administração de Instituições de Saúde , Radiografia , Instalações de Saúde/ética , Administração de Instituições de Saúde/ética , Humanos , Seleção de Pacientes , Pesquisa Qualitativa , Radiografia/ética , Projetos de PesquisaRESUMO
INTRODUCTION: The objective of this article is to provide a short review of the research methodology 'visual ethnography'. METHOD: The review article will provide a summary of the foundations of visual ethnography, outline the key debates and refer to some of the main authors working in this field. RESULTS: Visual Ethnography is both a methodology and a method of research. It should be selected for research in radiography when research questions seek to focus upon aspects or elements of a culture. A research plan that is designed using a visual ethnographic approach should be flexible and take into account the requirements of the researcher and research participants. Visual methods of research include the use of various images, for example, photographs, collage, film or drawings. Visual methods are commonly employed together with interviews, conversations and observation. The approach enables researchers to generate new and unique insights into cultures. CONCLUSION: This review of visual ethnography provides background information that informs an introduction to the methodology. It demonstrates a methodology with the potential to explore culture and expand knowledge of radiography practice. IMPLICATIONS FOR PRACTICE: The authors suggest that for future studies visual ethnography is a methodology that can expand the paradigm of radiography research.
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Antropologia Cultural , Pesquisa Qualitativa , Radiografia/métodos , Radioterapia/métodos , Projetos de Pesquisa , Humanos , Radiografia/ética , Radiografia/normas , Radioterapia/ética , Radioterapia/normasRESUMO
INTRODUCTION: Informed consent for ionising radiation medical imaging examinations represents a recent change to medical imaging practice. This practice has not had a definitive and authoritative integration into clinical practice, and lack of direction has caused many health care professionals to be unsure of an appropriate consent methodology. Consent practices have been undertaken inconsistently and sometimes poorly. This research sought to investigate what barriers exist to meaningful informed consent, and what pathways are suggested to overcome these barriers. These views are then discussed in the context of practical health care consent practices. METHODS: A semi-structured interview explored the views of radiographers and radiologists on the practice of disclosing the ionising radiation risk of a clinical medical imaging examination. Qualitative data was analysed using a nominal method of quantitative transformation. Responses were reviewed, and a set of definitive themes constructed. Participants considered the influences, logistics and barriers to the informed consent process. Participants were then asked what pathways might be developed that would improve the process. RESULTS: Twenty-one (21) radiographer participants and nine (9) radiologists were interviewed. The barriers to consent identified issues of time constraints, lack of a unified message, and patient presentations. Pathways suggested included limiting the scope of the consent practice, sharing the consent responsibility, and formulation of definitive consent guidelines. CONCLUSION: A unified, definitive series of guidelines for informed consent for ionising radiation examinations would alleviate many of the identified barriers. Having the consent process consistently begin with the referring doctor would facilitate more meaningful consent.
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Consentimento Livre e Esclarecido , Radiografia , Cintilografia , Adolescente , Adulto , Feminino , Humanos , Entrevistas como Assunto , Masculino , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Radiação Ionizante , Radiografia/efeitos adversos , Radiografia/ética , Radiografia/psicologia , Cintilografia/efeitos adversos , Cintilografia/ética , Cintilografia/psicologia , Adulto JovemRESUMO
INTRODUCTION: Ethics and values are increasingly significant aspects of patient-centred healthcare. While it is widely agreed that ethics and values are essential for healthcare delivery, there is also an acknowledgement that these are areas that are challenging to teach. The purpose of this study is to report a small-scale evaluative research project of a web-based technology with the educational potential to facilitate learning in relation to ethics, values, self-reflection and peer-based learning. METHODS: Five diagnostic radiography students took part in a semi-structured focus group with the aim of exploring their experiences of using Values Exchange, an online ethical decision-making framework, to examine practice-based ethical issues. Transcripts were interrogated for key themes. RESULTS: From the thematic analysis three major themes emerged, understanding and appreciating others, addressing the theory-practice gap and delivering a safe and effective learning environment. Perceived limitations of the platform included students' fear of misinterpreted responses and possibility of poor group dynamics. CONCLUSIONS: There are varied approaches to how ethics and values are taught and assessed within health-related environments. Values Exchange is one such teaching tool and has been investigated and described positively by radiography students in this study. Online teaching tools can have a positive effect in helping students identify their own values but require skilled implementation to reap positive rewards.
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Educação a Distância/métodos , Educação Médica/métodos , Radiografia/ética , Valores Sociais , Humanos , Aprendizagem , Grupo Associado , Estudantes de Medicina/psicologiaRESUMO
New Zealand patients have rights in relation to their healthcare including the right to consent to medical treatment. Medical imaging is the third largest category of hospital procedure in New Zealand and it constitutes a circumstance where examination without consent could be assault. New Zealand assault law is unique, and medical radiation technologists (MRTs) must be educated about their responsibilities. A literature review was conducted focusing on the medicolegal aspects of consent as it relates to medical imaging. This was compared to the practical realities of practicing radiography as experienced by the author. Finally, the guidance given by the professional bodies for MRTs in New Zealand was examined to determine whether it adequately informs MRTs of the responsibilities and provides them with a framework to guide their practice. Medical imaging is a diverse area presenting a range of challenging circumstances for consent. Currently, the consent framework and guidance provided by professional bodies is insufficient and in need of updating.
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Consentimento Livre e Esclarecido/legislação & jurisprudência , Radiografia/ética , Radiologia/legislação & jurisprudência , Humanos , Consentimento Livre e Esclarecido/ética , Consentimento Livre e Esclarecido/normas , Nova Zelândia , Radiologia/éticaRESUMO
Medical risk management has one main purpose: to ensure the safety of care. The law of March 2002 has generated a true cultural revolution. The radiologist is involved with new and difficult areas of medical liability due to technical advances, the increasing number of imaging techniques, the increasing complexity of imaging techniques, their efficiency and the need for multidisciplinary approach. Imaging recommendations requiring increasing levels of technical and clinical skills. The radiologist is liable with regards to the indications of imaging studies, and also with regards to informed consent. The prevention of medicolegal problems is achieved by competency, which must be combined to good liability insurance and ongoing vigilance supported by appropriate continuous medical education.
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Responsabilidade Legal , Radiografia Intervencionista/ética , Radiografia/ética , Radiologia Intervencionista/legislação & jurisprudência , Radiologia/legislação & jurisprudência , França , Humanos , RiscoRESUMO
To ensure that the possibility of harm to human research subjects is minimized, clinical trials and other research protocols are subject to oversight by Institutional Review Boards (IRBs). IRBs require that subjects be fully informed about the real or potential risks of participation in a research study. The use of radiological examinations in research protocols subjects the participants to exposure to ionizing radiation, which in theory carries a risk of stochastic effects such as radiation-induced cancer, and in practice may lead to deterministic effects such as skin injury. Because IRB members and clinical study coordinators may have little knowledge of radiation effects or how best to communicate the risk to the research subjects, they will consult with institutional Radiation Safety Committees and radiation protection professionals regarding how to integrate radiation risk information into the informed consent process. Elements of radiation informed consent include: (1) comparison of the radiation dose to some benchmark that enables the study subjects to make a value judgment regarding the acceptability of the risk; (2) a quantitative expression of the absolute risk of stochastic effects; (3) an expression of uncertainty in the risk; and (4) understandability. Standardized risk statement templates may be created for specific radiological examinations. These standardized risk statements may be deployed as paper forms or electronically in the form of internet-based applications. The technical nature of creating useful radiation risk statements represents an opportunity for radiation protection professionals to participate productively in the clinical research process.
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Pesquisa Biomédica , Consentimento Livre e Esclarecido , Pesquisa Biomédica/ética , Pesquisa Biomédica/normas , Comunicação , Comitês de Ética em Pesquisa/ética , Física Médica/ética , Física Médica/normas , Humanos , Consentimento Livre e Esclarecido/ética , Consentimento Livre e Esclarecido/normas , Neoplasias Induzidas por Radiação/etiologia , Radiografia/efeitos adversos , Radiografia/ética , Radiografia/normas , Risco , Processos EstocásticosRESUMO
Radiologists receive little formal training regarding the structure of the radiology report and its importance as a medicolegal document; failure to communicate, in fact, represents one of the main problems facing the modern radiologists' activity. Duty to the patient does not end anymore with the written report; the paradox is that we are so advanced in imaging technology, but not in communicating imaging findings. Communication must be timely, appropriate, and fully documented. There is an increasing trend to communicate results directly to the patients; radiologists have the greatest problem when communicating unexpected findings. To improve patient care and reduce the risk of being sued, radiologists should follow shared report guidelines and be more familiar with their professional responsibilities.
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Comunicação , Erros de Diagnóstico/legislação & jurisprudência , Documentação/ética , Registros de Saúde Pessoal/ética , Radiografia/ética , Radiologia/ética , Radiologia/legislação & jurisprudência , Erros de Diagnóstico/prevenção & controle , ItáliaRESUMO
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Humanos , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Tumor de Células Gigantes do Osso/complicações , Tumor de Células Gigantes do Osso/diagnóstico , Mãos/patologia , Mãos , Recidiva Local de Neoplasia/cirurgia , Recidiva Local de Neoplasia , Dedos/patologia , Dedos , Radiografia/ética , Imageamento por Ressonância Magnética/métodos , Diagnóstico Diferencial , Tumor de Células Gigantes do Osso/cirurgia , Tumor de Células Gigantes do OssoRESUMO
This paper is based on general observation arising from many years experience in managing and delivering radiography services in the health service. In addition, it presents the results of a pilot qualitative study based on unstructured interviews. The interviews were undertaken with a view to identifying the reasons for radiography that may not be well justified. The study was undertaken in the public and private sectors and many of the reasons are shared by both. The reasons for poor justification include: inadequate radiation protection education for referrers; avoidance of medical litigation; defensive medicine attitude by referrers and, in the private sector, pursuit of profit. The study provides a starting point for further more quantitative investigations that are clearly required in the area.