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The Necessity of Redefining the Radiological Technologist Independent Law

방사선사법 제정의 필요성

  • Lim, Woo-Taek (Dept. of Radiology, Konkuk University Medical Center) ;
  • Lim, Cheong-Hwan (Dept. of Radiological Science, Hanseo University) ;
  • Joo, Young-Cheol (Dept. of Radiology, Samsung Medical Center) ;
  • Hong, Dong-Hee (Dept. of Radiological Science, Shinhan University) ;
  • Jung, Hong-Ryang (Dept. of Radiological Science, Hanseo University) ;
  • Jung, Young-Jin (School of Healthcare and Biomedical Engineering, Chonnam National University) ;
  • Choi, Ji-Won (Dept. of Radiological Science, Jeonju University) ;
  • Yoon, Yong-Su (Dept. of Radiological Science, Dongseo University) ;
  • Kim, Eun-Hye (Dept. of Health and Safety Convergence Science, Korea University) ;
  • Yoo, Se-Jong (Dept. of Radiological Technology, Daejeon Health Institute of Technology) ;
  • Park, Myeong-Hwan (Dept. of Radiologic Technology, Daegu Health College) ;
  • Yang, Oh-Nam (Dept. of Radiological Technology, Mokpo Science University) ;
  • Jeong, Bong-Jae (Dept. of Radiological Science, International University of Korea)
  • 임우택 (건국대학교병원 영상의학과) ;
  • 임청환 (한서대학교 방사선학과) ;
  • 주영철 (삼성서울병원 영상의학과) ;
  • 홍동희 (신한대학교 방사선학과) ;
  • 정홍량 (한서대학교 방사선학과) ;
  • 정영진 (전남대학교 헬스케어메디컬공학부) ;
  • 최지원 (전주대학교 방사선학과) ;
  • 윤용수 (동서대학교 방사선학과) ;
  • 김은혜 (고려대학교 보건안전융합과학과) ;
  • 유세종 (대전보건대학교 방사선과) ;
  • 박명환 (대구보건대학교 방사선과) ;
  • 양오남 (목포과학대학교 방사선과) ;
  • 정봉재 (한국국제대학교 방사선학과)
  • Received : 2021.10.26
  • Accepted : 2021.10.29
  • Published : 2021.10.31
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Abstract

According to the changes of the medical environment of the times, it is necessary to discuss the issues of the doctor's medical guidance and to conduct continuous research so that alternatives can be prepared systematically. Furthermore, in order to enhance the professionalism of radiological technologists and to develop the medical technician system, the new Radiological Technologist Independent Act has been established, which contains the overall contents of the scope of work, professional qualifications, and specialized education of radiological technologists, and provides quality medical services to patients through professional procedures and treatment. In order to increase the level of medical care, the purpose, definition, mission, role, and scope of work specified in the Medical Act, Medical Service Technologists, etc. Act, the Enforcement Decree, and the Enforcement Rules were variously analyzed and new directions were presented. First, the definition of a medical technician should use a generic term so that the factors of conflict and prejudice could be resolved. Second, change the doctor's guide to doctor's prescription; and then legislate the authority to sign and write medical records after examination by radiological technologists, thereby prohibiting unlicensed technicians that seriously endanger patient safety. Third, an accurate definition of radiological technologists' roles should be established; not only selection and management of radiological technologists' work but also procedures and treatment for each radiology field should be specified to suit the current medical system. Fourth, a professional radiological technologists' qualification system and a specialized education system should be established in order to secure human resources that could provide patients trust in procedures and treatment based on professional knowledge and experience in the field of radiology. Fifth, the Education and Evaluation Institute should be operated in Korea education system to educate the professional knowledge and competency for students. In addition, it is necessary to in-depth analysis of foreign cases could be applied to the medical system and education system in Korea; it could strive to nurture systematic human resources.

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