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http://dx.doi.org/10.17946/JRST.2021.44.5.545

The Necessity of Redefining the Radiological Technologist Independent Law  

Lim, Woo-Taek (Dept. of Radiology, Konkuk University Medical Center)
Lim, Cheong-Hwan (Dept. of Radiological Science, Hanseo University)
Joo, Young-Cheol (Dept. of Radiology, Samsung Medical Center)
Hong, Dong-Hee (Dept. of Radiological Science, Shinhan University)
Jung, Hong-Ryang (Dept. of Radiological Science, Hanseo University)
Jung, Young-Jin (School of Healthcare and Biomedical Engineering, Chonnam National University)
Choi, Ji-Won (Dept. of Radiological Science, Jeonju University)
Yoon, Yong-Su (Dept. of Radiological Science, Dongseo University)
Kim, Eun-Hye (Dept. of Health and Safety Convergence Science, Korea University)
Yoo, Se-Jong (Dept. of Radiological Technology, Daejeon Health Institute of Technology)
Park, Myeong-Hwan (Dept. of Radiologic Technology, Daegu Health College)
Yang, Oh-Nam (Dept. of Radiological Technology, Mokpo Science University)
Jeong, Bong-Jae (Dept. of Radiological Science, International University of Korea)
Publication Information
Journal of radiological science and technology / v.44, no.5, 2021 , pp. 545-554 More about this Journal
Abstract
According to the changes of the medical environment of the times, it is necessary to discuss the issues of the doctor's medical guidance and to conduct continuous research so that alternatives can be prepared systematically. Furthermore, in order to enhance the professionalism of radiological technologists and to develop the medical technician system, the new Radiological Technologist Independent Act has been established, which contains the overall contents of the scope of work, professional qualifications, and specialized education of radiological technologists, and provides quality medical services to patients through professional procedures and treatment. In order to increase the level of medical care, the purpose, definition, mission, role, and scope of work specified in the Medical Act, Medical Service Technologists, etc. Act, the Enforcement Decree, and the Enforcement Rules were variously analyzed and new directions were presented. First, the definition of a medical technician should use a generic term so that the factors of conflict and prejudice could be resolved. Second, change the doctor's guide to doctor's prescription; and then legislate the authority to sign and write medical records after examination by radiological technologists, thereby prohibiting unlicensed technicians that seriously endanger patient safety. Third, an accurate definition of radiological technologists' roles should be established; not only selection and management of radiological technologists' work but also procedures and treatment for each radiology field should be specified to suit the current medical system. Fourth, a professional radiological technologists' qualification system and a specialized education system should be established in order to secure human resources that could provide patients trust in procedures and treatment based on professional knowledge and experience in the field of radiology. Fifth, the Education and Evaluation Institute should be operated in Korea education system to educate the professional knowledge and competency for students. In addition, it is necessary to in-depth analysis of foreign cases could be applied to the medical system and education system in Korea; it could strive to nurture systematic human resources.
Keywords
Medical Law; Medical Technician Law; Radiological Technologists' Law; Radiological Technologist; Medical Practice;
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