Who Is Taking Your X-rays?

This book is the first of its kind to take an in depth look behind the scenes of what goes on in Diagnostic Imaging/Diagnostic Radiology Departments all across this land.In it the author gives his first hand experience as he travels from coast to coast working and documenting the concerns and conditions under which x-ray technologists work especially during these times of acute shortages.Ricardo chronicles the events and puts it on paper in real time mode as it happens, giving a true picture of what is really going on in x-ray. He truthfully relays the events to us in the hope that we all can now see the problems and to find solutions to them, for in the end it's the patients, the public who will suffer from its consequences.The hospital is an entity which reflects the socioeconomic make up of the community it serves. For the many people who has to enter its doors for help, this book is a must to read since almost, always everyone who visits a doctor at some time or another will also need to have an x-ray taken. It is vitally important for the public to be aware of "who is taking your x-rays."-2-Ricardo has by his knowledge, training, experience and expertise created the standard of practice in x-ray against which all others must be judged.What is really going on in x-ray departments today? What is the standard of care for the patients? The people have a right to know. We as professionals have the privileged responsibility to deliver the best service to those in need.This book addresses all these issues and puts it in a compassionate plea to save a profession which has lost sight of its mission and purpose of helping the sick.Scott, Ricardo A. is the author of 'Who Is Taking Your X-rays? ', published 2004 under ISBN 9781413442410 and ISBN 1413442412.