Pregnancy screening before an X-ray

Setting: General radiography department

Nadia Shah, 32, attends for an examination covered by the department’s pregnancy screening protocol. She answered at reception but is reluctant to repeat personal information within hearing of the waiting room.

Task

Explain the repeated radiographer screening check.
Explore and protect privacy.
Complete the conversation away from the waiting room.
Explain the local review pathway if the answer is uncertain.

Pregnancy screening before an X-ray consultation plan

The department’s protocol requires the radiographer to confirm the screening answer before this examination.
The discussion can take place privately.
An uncertain answer requires review under the local pathway before exposure.
The radiographer should explain the next step without asking the patient to disclose sensitive details publicly.
Nadia Shah, 32, attends for an examination covered by the department’s pregnancy screening protocol. She answered at reception but is reluctant to repeat personal information within hearing of the waiting room.

Fictional scenario information supplied for this examination exercise; not medical guidance for real patients.