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  • Informed consent for ionising radiation medical imaging is inconsistent in Australian practice.
  • Current processes lack uniformity and clarity, potentially compromising patient rights.
  • There is varied opinion on the necessity and execution of informed consent in radiography.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop a consistent, ethically sound, and legally compliant informed consent process for ionising radiation medical imaging.
  • To create a model for ideal informed consent through expert consensus.
  • To address inconsistencies and ambiguities in current Australian radiographic practices.

Main Methods:

  • A ten-expert Delphi study involving five radiographers and five radiologists.
  • Development of consensus statements on informed consent procedures.
  • Evaluation of statements against professional codes of practice and Australian disclosure law.

Main Results:

  • A series of consensus statements were developed to improve clarity and ethical soundness.
  • A model for an ideal informed consent process was created, emphasizing continuity of care and information.
  • The model designates shared responsibility for risk disclosure between the referrer and radiologist, excluding radiographers as delegates.

Conclusions:

  • The developed model ensures consistent and proactive information provision, empowering patients.
  • Physician involvement is emphasized, with a clear delineation of responsibilities for risk disclosure.
  • For non-pregnant adults undergoing conventional radiography, risk disclosure is deemed unnecessary due to insignificant radiation doses.