Dowd S B, Durick D
Division of Medical Imaging and Therapy, University of Alabama at Birmingham, USA.
Radiol Technol. 1996 Sep-Oct;68(1):23-8.
During the course of their jobs, radiologic technologists may encounter older patients who are the victims of abuse. In addition to their role in aiding with diagnosis, radiologic technologists can help in the prevention of elder abuse through an understanding of their ethical and legal obligations and good patient assessment skills. Although health care professionals may be legally mandated to report abuse, a complicating factor is the right of the elderly patient to self-determination. This article outlines some of the factors used in determining whether abuse should be suspected and reported.
在工作过程中，放射技师可能会遇到遭受虐待的老年患者。除了协助诊断的职责外，放射技师通过理解自身的道德和法律义务以及具备良好的患者评估技能，能够帮助预防虐待老年人的行为。尽管医疗保健专业人员可能在法律上被要求报告虐待行为，但一个复杂的因素是老年患者的自决权。本文概述了一些用于判断是否应怀疑并报告虐待行为的因素。
