Ruth Strudwick's presentation for the 2010 Salford Postgraduate Annual Research Conference (SPARC) at the University of Salford

1. An ethnographic study of the culture in a Diagnostic Imaging Department (DID) Ruth Strudwick Senior Lecturer & DProf Student SPARC conference, 10 – 11 June © copyright rests with the author. Please cite appropriately

5. Results Views about research, CPD and evidence-based practice Extended role and barriers Dealing with radiation Use of knowledge and teaching Visible product Structure, organisation, routine – the way things are done Workflow, pressure for rooms and prioritisation Blame culture Behaviour in different areas Depersonalising patients Interaction with computers and equipment Seeing the bigger picture Characterising the role of the DR Structure and environment Team working and communication between DRs Interprofessional relationships DR – radiologist relationships Discussion and story telling Transfer of information in the DID Role modelling Use of dark humour Task focussed interactions Time pressures and waiting times Patient assessment Avoiding confrontation Categorising patients Ethical dilemmas Involvement with patients Relationships with colleagues Relationships with patients

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