Ordering and interpreting X-rays in A&E

Greenidge, Paula RGN, BSc(Hons), DipHe, BPhil

Paula Greenidge RGN, BSc(Hons), DipHe, BPhil, is Sister, Accident and Emergency Department, Chorley and South Ribble District General Hospital.

Nursing Standard 11(4):p 44-50, October 16, 1996.

The final article in our series on the Scope of Professional Practice describes the role nurses can play in ordering and interpreting X-rays in the accident and emergency situation. It relates to UKCC Professional Development categories: Practice development and Reducing risk.