Continuing Professional Development

a. Radiographic images are rejected based on stringent technical and diagnostic factors; as a result, there is minimal variation in individual radiographer reject rates. b. The purpose of a reject analysis is to identify areas within the department that require optimisation. c. Reject analysis is one example of an efficient and accurate way to gain feedback regarding image quality to help maintain uniform standards. d. Reject analysis helps to promote the safe use of radiation by monitoring the ionising radiation delivered to patients and the quality of images produced.