It is only by learning from evidence based research that we can advance our imaging techniques, providing the highest quality images while keeping the dose as low as possible to the patient. According to a paper published by Sharon Jameson entitled "The benefits and challenges of conducting clinical trials" clinical research allows patients to receive state of the art care, thus it is highly beneficial to have an appointed research radiographer in a department, who can provide contemporary advice and information on best practice for every imaging modality, ensuring that the patient and not the image is at the forefront of every exam we