Keywords:
Professional issues, Management, CT, Digital radiography, MR, Physiological studies
Authors:
J. Vieira, L. P. V. Ribeiro, R. P. P. Almeida, A. F. Abrantes; Faro/PT
DOI:
10.1594/ecr2016/B-1015
Purpose
The improvement of results in healthcare through the transmission of information to the patient within a relation of empathy and trust is already a verified hypothesis.
Healthcare professionals should base themselves on interpersonal competences throughout their daily work routine,
to promote quality in diagnosis,
patient safety and technical excellence.
The aim of this study was the exploration of patient’s perceptions regarding the performance of the Radiographer in terms of interpersonal communication skills.
Moreover,
also seeks to strengthen the idea that the patient is the central figure in the entire healthcare system and that all the professional practice of the Radiographers should be adapted to the holistic and multidimensional being that is the patient.
So,
it was intended to verify that the professional practice is carried out in accordance with a policy of respect for the Radiographers code of ethics and the charter of patients' rights and duties.