Positioning is part of image quality
Good positioning helps place the relevant anatomy where it needs to be and can reduce motion or coverage problems. The radiography team also has to balance ideal positioning with pain, mobility and patient comfort.
Protocols are chosen for a reason
MRI is made up of different image sequences. The combination used depends on the body area and the clinical question, which is one reason a useful referral history matters.
Quality is checked before reporting
Images need to be sufficiently diagnostic. Motion or other artefacts can sometimes reduce quality and may require additional images while the patient is still in the department.
Reporting brings images into context
The reporting clinician reviews the study and creates a structured interpretation. The most useful report connects the imaging findings to the clinical question without trying to replace the wider clinical assessment.