Australian sonographers – sound policy for progress?
Luke Kipping A *A Independent Consultant/Researcher
Abstract
What is known about the topic? Sonographers are well-known for their diagnostic roles in medical ultrasound though many have significant exposure to a range of interventional procedures. What does this paper add? Some sonographers are trained and qualified in these, including performing ultrasound-guided musculoskeletal injections. What are the implications for practitioners? A number of barriers exist for sonographers to use these skills to potential within the Australian healthcare system.
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