Immobilisation and restraining of paediatric patients in the Radiology Department: A perspective and review of legislation relevant to UK radiographic professions

Radiography

Volumn 14, Issue 1, 2008, Pages 57-62

  Allison, Ailsa ^a   McHugh, Kieran ^a  

^a GREAT ORMOND STREET HOSPITAL   (United Kingdom)

Author keywords

Immobilisation; Immobilisation policies; Paediatric restraining; Radiology department professional legislation

Indexed keywords

ARTICLE; CHILD HEALTH; HUMAN; HUMAN RIGHTS; IMMOBILIZATION; INFORMED CONSENT; LAW; LEGAL ASPECT; PLAY THERAPY; POLICY; PRACTICE GUIDELINE; PRIORITY JOURNAL; PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE; RADIOGRAPHY; RADIOLOGIST; RADIOLOGY DEPARTMENT; STAFF TRAINING; UNITED KINGDOM;

EID: 37249081530     PISSN: 10788174     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/j.radi.2006.05.001     Document Type: Note

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