Introduction The incidence of obesity has been steadily rising over the last few decades and
is having a significant impact upon the health system. In radiography, a particular challenge …

Medical imaging is integral to the diagnosis and management of the co-morbidities
associated with obesity. While individuals with obesity are increasingly imaged within …

The healthcare system is obsessed with large bodied patients. It is determined to eradicate
fatness, while also sending strong messages to large bodied patients that “you are not …

Introduction Differences in patient size often provide challenges for radiographers,
particularly when choosing the optimum acquisition parameters to obtain radiographs with …

Background: Lumbar spine radiography plays an important role in routine use for clinical
practice in overweight and obese patients. The radiographer is responsible for setting …