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Determination of optimal CT exposure factors for lung lesions using an anthropomorphic chest phantom for SPECT-CT (2010)
Journal Article
Thompson, J., Szczepura, K., Tootell, A., Sil, J., Manning, D., & Hogg, P. (2010). Determination of optimal CT exposure factors for lung lesions using an anthropomorphic chest phantom for SPECT-CT. European Journal of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging, 37(Sup. 2), S494. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00259-010-1560-8

PURPOSE: SPECT‐CT is a valuable modality for diagnosis and staging of primary and secondary malignant disease and also diagnosing benign conditions. CT incurs a significant radiation burden; consequently CT acquisition parameters require optimisati... Read More about Determination of optimal CT exposure factors for lung lesions using an anthropomorphic chest phantom for SPECT-CT.

Preparedness for clinical practice – perceptions of graduates and their work supervisors (2008)
Journal Article
Mackay, S., Anderson, A., & Hogg, P. (2008). Preparedness for clinical practice – perceptions of graduates and their work supervisors. Radiography, 14(3), 226-232. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.radi.2007.05.001

Purpose: The standards of performance of healthcare professionals are now well defined and used to determine health professional curricula. Empirical research evidence exists in medicine and nursing which explores how well these curricula prepare the... Read More about Preparedness for clinical practice – perceptions of graduates and their work supervisors.

Effectiveness of UK radiographer image reading (2008)
Journal Article
Blakeley, C., Hogg, P., & Heywood, J. (2008). Effectiveness of UK radiographer image reading. Radiologic technology, 79(3), 221-226

Purpose: Using quantitative and qualitative methods, this study evaluated the impact of a radiographer image-reading service supporting a minor injuries unit in a UK emergency department. Methods: Quantitative analysis included a review of key perfo... Read More about Effectiveness of UK radiographer image reading.

The role of the GI radiographer: A UK perspective (2007)
Journal Article
Nightingale, J., & Hogg, P. (2007). The role of the GI radiographer: A UK perspective. Radiologic technology, 78(4), 284-290

Context: Since the 1990s radiographers in the United Kingdom have expanded their role in gastrointestinal (GI) radiology, first by performing double-contrast barium enema (DCBE) examinations independently and later by interpreting and reporting the r... Read More about The role of the GI radiographer: A UK perspective.