Citation

Thomson N, Moloney P. Ultrasound 2017; 25(1): 58-61.

Affiliation

Industrial Relations Manager, Society and College of Radiographers, UK.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2017, SAGE Publishing)

DOI

10.1177/1742271X16676223

PMID

28228826

Abstract

The Medical Defence Union has reported an increase in the numbers of sexual assault allegations against doctors, although these are still thankfully rare. This short article discusses the experience of the Society of Radiographers in advising members who have been accused of sexual assault and identifies ways in which ultrasound practitioners can reduce the risk of having such an accusation made against them.

Language: en

Keywords

Ultrasound; chaperones; intimate examinations; professional issues; sexual assault