Artificial Intelligence and the Radiographer/Radiological Technologist Profession: A joint statement of the International Society of Radiographers and Radiological Technologists and the European Federation of Radiographer Societies.

Radiographers and radiological technologists are the interface between imaging technology and patients. As medical imaging and radiotherapy experts, radiographers and radiological technologists are professionally accountable for patients’ physical and psychological wellbeing, immediately prior to, during and following imaging investigations or therapy procedures. Radiographers and radiological technologists take an active role in justification and optimisation of medical imaging and radiotherapeutic procedures, and have a critical position and vital role in the radiation safety of patients, carers and relatives in accordance with the “As Low As Reasonably Practicable (ALARP)” principle and relevant legislation.1 Recent developments have seen increasing integration of complex machine learning algorithms and artificially intelligent systems (AI) within medical safety, equipment operation, image review and treatment planning processes.2e4 Adoption of AI in medical imaging and radiation therapy requires radiographers and radiological technologists to adapt their imaging and treatment practices to ensure new technology is being implemented, used and regulated appropriately, based on high quality research evidence, maximising benefits to their patients.5e8 Changes in practice must be underpinned by appropriate education and training, both for the existing workforce and also curriculum development for the future workforce at European Qualifications Framework (EQF) Levels 6 (Bachelors) and 7 (Masters).