Includes bibliographical references and index

Introduction to radiography -- Image quality factors -- Radiation effects and safety -- The healthcare delivery system -- Professional roles and behaviors -- Professional attitudes and communications -- Safety -- Infection control concepts -- Preventing disease transmission -- Response to patient's personal and physical needs -- Patient assessment -- Patient transfer -- Medication information -- Medication administration -- Emergency response -- Dealing with acute situations -- Preparation and examination of the gastrointestinal tract -- Surgical asepsis -- Contrast media and special radiographic techniques -- Bedside radiography : special conditions and environments -- Radiography in surgery -- Special imaging modalities