What place for radiographers? The appropriateness of preliminary image evaluation in New Zealand emergency departments

Ryan Walklin MB ChB PGDipSurgAnat FRANZCR,

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Ryan Walklin MB ChB PGDipSurgAnat FRANZCR

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Radiology Department, Taranaki Base Hospital, Te Whatu Ora Taranaki, New Plymouth, New Zealand

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Dr Ryan Walklin, Radiology Department, Taranaki Base Hospital, Private Bag 2016, New Plymouth 4340, New Zealand. Tel: +64 6 753 6139 ex 8239; E-mail: [email protected]

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Ryan Walklin MB ChB PGDipSurgAnat FRANZCR,

Corresponding Author

Ryan Walklin MB ChB PGDipSurgAnat FRANZCR

[email protected]

orcid.org/0009-0000-2720-2241

Radiology Department, Taranaki Base Hospital, Te Whatu Ora Taranaki, New Plymouth, New Zealand

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Dr Ryan Walklin, Radiology Department, Taranaki Base Hospital, Private Bag 2016, New Plymouth 4340, New Zealand. Tel: +64 6 753 6139 ex 8239; E-mail: [email protected]

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First published: 26 August 2024

https://doi.org/10.1002/jmrs.817

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Graphical Abstract

Radiology services in New Zealand are under significant pressure. Preliminary image evaluation (PIE) by radiographers can have a significant positive impact on patient care in this constrained environment and should be supported.