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Radiographers are required to produce images only at the request of a licensed medical practitioner because radiographic imaging involves both medical responsibility and radiation exposure, which must be justified and controlled. Here’s why this rule is so important:

🎯 Key Reasons
Medical Justification
Every exposure to ionizing radiation carries risk. A licensed practitioner must determine that the diagnostic benefit outweighs the risk before requesting an exam.

Legal & Ethical Responsibility
Radiographers are not authorized to independently decide which body part to image. Imaging without a valid request could be considered malpractice or an ethical violation.

Accurate Clinical Direction
Practitioners specify the exact region and reason for imaging, ensuring the radiographer produces images that are clinically relevant and useful for diagnosis.

Radiation Safety
Strict control prevents unnecessary or repeated exposures. This aligns with the ALARA principle (As Low As Reasonably Achievable).

Professional Boundaries
Radiographers are trained to perform imaging, but diagnosis and justification fall under the scope of licensed medical practitioners (physicians, surgeons, radiologists

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