The cost-effectiveness of clinical education.

Debate has continued for years regarding the cost-effectiveness of educating radiography students in a clinical environment. This article reviews the existing literature and examines the results of a recent survey to identify the advantages and disadvantages of educating radiography students in a health care facility's radiology department. Results of the study indicate that the benefits associated with educating radiography students in a clinical setting far outweigh the costs experienced by the health care facility.