Scope of Practice and Clinical Standards for the Diagnostic Medical Sonographer

摘要

The lead article in this issue of the JDMS is the culmination of the work of an intersocietal task force, with repre-sentatives from 16 organizations, which led to the revision of the "Scope of Practice and Clinical Standards for the Diagnostic Medical Sonographer." The last revision of the scope of practice, endorsed by 5 organizations, was approved by the Sonography Coalition in 2000. Since that time, sonography has undergone significant changes that have affected that scope. In 2000, medical sonographer was not a recognized profession; the scope of practice was written for the "diagnostic ultrasound professional." Technologic improvements in ultrasound equipment have dramatically enhanced image quality and workflow.