What Does A Person Who Takes Pictures Of Bones Know About Trauma?”
October 28th, 2009
Ever played doctors and nurses as a child? Well what about playing doctors and radiographers? Think again, a career as a radiographer can take you to the heights of the medical profession. World Radiography Day is to take place on a yearly basis, 8th November, to help address the world shortage of radiographers. This has been instituted by the UK Government and the United Nations.
Radiographers are thin on the ground when it comes to medical diagnostic procedures. This is causing a delay in dispensing medical treatment in hospitals due to the chain of treatment having a missing link, namely a radiographer. In the hope of attracting potential newbies to the ranks of the radiography fraternity, the UK Government are taking various steps to swell the depleted ranks of radiographers.
In an effort to swell the radiography ranks, the Society and College of Radiographers are putting the spotlight on the profession with a special award for Radiographer of the Year. The House of Commons, the Parliament building, will host the award formalities.
Based on the real life tragedy at Dunblane in 1996 when 16 young primary school children and one teacher died in a mindless attack, the emotive “faction” novel “I Can See Clearly Now the Rain is Gone”, by George Korankye, is hoped to heighten the interest in the role of the radiographer.
Never before has the character of a radiographer featured in a work of fiction as the central lead figure. “I Can See Clearly Now the Rain is Gone” had its title inspired by the song of the same title from the celebrated songster Johnny Nash.
Realistic events from a radiographer’s point of view are flawlessly merged and revolve around the imaginary Bonnyholly Hospital, which serves a chocolate box small town in Scotland.
With the full backing of Richard Evans, the Chief Executive of the Society and College of Radiographers, George Korankye received support in circulating news of the tome. The novelist was glad to hear that Mr Evans praised him for working on bringing about a change to the public’s perception of what a radiographer actually does.
The book, “I Can See Clearly Now the Rain is Gone”, although fictional, will hopefully help educate and stimulate the public’s interest in the essential roles of radiographers. Diagnostic Radiographers are involved in, Ultrasound, CT and MRI scans, Nuclear Medicine, Bone Density, Endoscopies, Cardiac surgery, and Dental examinations.
In the operating theatre radiographers are necessary for urology and orthopaedic procedures. Forensic Radiography is another branch unknown to the public.
On an educational note, archaeologists, historians and anthropologists have utilized their diagnostic skills in finding more about our ancestors by x-raying mummies, tombs, etc without opening caskets. Unknown to the public are radiographers who undertake research in universities and non academic facilities.
Want to find out more about “I Can See Clearly Now the Rain is Gone”, and see if a career in radiography is for you. Also visit the author’s site, George Korankye, on how to choose the best career for your needs.
Other Related Posts:
Posted in Medicine | 
Tags: awards, book reviews, books, career, Health care, lifestyle, medical, medical career, Medicine
