Attitudes and awareness regarding the European consensus statement on the use of patient contact shielding.

Introduction: Lead contact shielding has been an essential element of patient radiation protection since its introduction in the early 1900s. The European Consensus Statement (ECS) on Patient Contact Shielding argues that diagnostic radiation doses have decreased to negligible levels. Given the potential for lead shielding to be misaligned or displaced, the ECS recommends refraining from its use to prevent the occurrence of repeated radiation exposures.

Utility of bone suppression imaging for the detection of pneumonia on chest radiographs.

Introduction: Chest X-rays (CXR) are routinely used to diagnose lung and heart conditions. AI based Bone suppression imaging (BSI) aims to enhance accuracy in identifying chest anomalies by eliminating bony structures such as the ribs, clavicles, and scapula from CXRs. The aim of this retrospective study was to assess the clinical value of BSI in detecting pneumonia.

Perspectives of medical imaging professionals about the impact of AI on Swiss radiographers.

Introduction: Artificial Intelligence (AI) is increasingly implemented in medical imaging practice, however, its impact on radiographers practice is not well studied. The aim of this study was to explore the perceived impact of AI on radiographers' activities and profession in Switzerland.

Methods: A survey conducted in the UK, translated into French and German, was disseminated through professional bodies and social media.

Alumni, radiographers, clinical placement tutors and industry insights about current radiographers practice, competences and autonomy in western Switzerland.

Introduction: Radiographers' profession is constantly evolving, which demands adaptation of education and training programs to build up medical imaging and radiation therapy professionals (MIRTPs) that provide healthcare to improve patient experience and outcomes. This study aimed to map radiographers' practices, competences, and autonomy level in Western Switzerland.

Methods: Data was collected by 2 cross-sectional online surveys targeting Alumni, radiographers, clinical placement tutors and medical imaging equipment specialists from industry, with opened and closed-end questions.

Plain radiography has a role to play in current clinical practice in Western Switzerland.

Aim: The aim of the study was to investigate the current role of conventional radiography examinations in Western Switzerland and the main clinical indications required to justify the use of this imaging examination.

Methods: Ethical approval was obtained from Vaud Ethics committee (Ref 2020-00311). An online questionnaire was specifically designed and implemented on the data collection tool LimeSurvey composed of two parts: a) to characterise the participants' profile and their institutions and b) 169 projections for the different anatomical area (upper and lower limbs, pelvis, skull, spine, thorax, abdomen) were presented to collect data about the frequency and main clinical indications.