An opinion on role extension, and advanced practice, in the  South African radiography context. Where are we heading and what should we aspire to?

Riaan van de Venter; Hesta Friedrich-Nel

An opinion on role extension, and advanced practice, in the South African radiography context. Where are we heading and what should we aspire to?

Authors

Riaan van de Venter Nelson Mandela University https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4384-9234
Hesta Friedrich-Nel Central University of Technology https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1347-8914

Keywords:

task-shifting, role advancement, sustainable healthcare, multi-disciplinary team, artificial intelligence, professional development, career pathing

Abstract

A variety of barriers exist that hinder quality and appropriate patient-centred healthcare services and care. One solution, in the radiography context, is role extension and advanced practice. Different terminology is discussed and an overview of the status regarding role extension and advanced practice in the South African radiography context is provided. Future directions regarding role extension and advanced practice for the radiography profession are also proposed.

Author Biographies

Riaan van de Venter, Nelson Mandela University

Associated lecturer, Department of Radiography, Faculty of Health Sciences, School of Clinical Care Sciences

Hesta Friedrich-Nel, Central University of Technology

Assistant dean: teaching and learning

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Published

2021-05-26

Issue

Vol. 59 No. 1 (2021)

Section

Opinion article

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