Commentary

1. Staff shall be aware of the particular problems experienced by some patients during densitometry scanning (e.g., chronic airways disease, joint prostheses, cardiac failure, arthritis and so on).
2. Staff shall possess the necessary interpersonal skills in order to interview patients, and to place them at ease.
3. Staff shall be aware of the particular problems of patients with osteoporosis including pain due to previous fractures and the risk of further fractures from trauma incurred during the scanning.
4. Staff shall be aware of the appropriate method of moving and lifting patients particularly those with recent fractures or who are confined to bed.

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