The Ethnographic Radiographer

Contents
1: Introduction to Ethnography and the Ethnographic Researcher
	Introduction
	Autobiographical Information About the Author
	The Ethnographic Researcher
	Background and Rationale for the Book and How to Read/Use It
	Introduction to and Overview of My Doctoral Research
	References
2: Ethnographic Methods
	Introduction
	Access to the Field
	Ethics
	Observation
	Interviews and Focus Groups
	Reviewing Documents and Artefacts
	Data Analysis
	Summary
	References
3: Working as a Diagnostic Radiographer: Relationships with Colleagues
	Introduction
	Use of Dark Humour
	Teamworking and Communication
	Diagnostic Radiographer Relationships with Radiologists
	Discussion and Story Telling
	Role Modelling
	Summary
	References
4: Working as a Diagnostic Radiographer: Structure and Environment
	Introduction
	Blame Culture
	Structure, Organisation and Routine
	Workflow
	Behaviour in Different Areas
	Summary
	References
5: Working as a Diagnostic Radiographer: The Role of the Diagnostic Radiographer
	Introduction
	The Radiographic Image
	Views About Research, Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and Evidence-Based Practice
	Extended Role and Barriers
	Dealing with Radiation
	Summary
	References
6: Radiography Education
	Introduction
	Transition from Practice to Education/Academia
	Autonomous Practice
	No Set Hours
	An Increase in Administrative Tasks and the Use of Email
	Pressure to Develop Teaching Skills and Academic Scholarship
	Different ‘Language’ Used
	More Meetings
	Travel
	Time Constraints and Deadlines to Work To
	Policies, Processes and Procedures to Follow
	Information Technology Skills Are Needed
	Constant Change and the Need to Adapt
	The Culture of Academia
	Different Professional Backgrounds
	The Diagnostic Radiography Academic
	Summary
	References
7: Interprofessional Learning and Working
	Introduction
	Background
	Themes
	Tribalism and Culture
	Communication
	Lack of Understanding
	Summary
	References
8: Relationships with Service Users and Values-Based Practice
	Introduction
	Involvement with Patients
	Task-Focussed Interactions
	Time Pressures and Waiting Times
	Labelling Patients
	Values-Based Practice
	Summary
	References
9: Summary, Conclusions and Recommendations
	Summary
	Reflections
	Leaving the Field and Writing an Ethnography
	Recommendations
	Conclusion
	References
Index