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Radiographers Warn: Unqualified Staff Endanger Baby Scans

11/3/2025

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The Society of Radiographers (SoR) warns private baby scan clinics in the UK may endanger mothers and unborn babies due to unqualified staff.
They report cases where women were told their babies were malformed or had died, prompting unnecessary procedures.
SoR calls for a protected title for sonographers to ensure only qualified professionals conduct scans.
The Department of Health and Social Care has been contacted for comment.

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Story summary

The Society of Radiographers (SoR) warns private baby scan clinics in the UK may endanger mothers and unborn babies due to unqualified staff.
They report cases where women were told their babies were malformed or had died, prompting unnecessary procedures.
SoR calls for a protected title for sonographers to ensure only qualified professionals conduct scans.
The Department of Health and Social Care has been contacted for comment.