Experts are advocating for male health workers to be allowed to perform breast screening examinations in order to address critical staff shortages in mammography. Currently, mammograms can only be performed by female staff, even though many women express discomfort. With a vacancy rate of 17.5% among mammography radiographers, the Society of Radiographers (SoR) suggests that policy changes could alleviate this issue. The discussion includes whether transgender men should be eligible for the NHS breast screening programme, reflecting a broader evolution of the role of radiographers that could enhance workforce recruitment and diversity.
Men should be allowed to perform breast screening, say experts, to address the critical staff shortages affecting mammography services.
The Society of Radiographers argues that allowing male health workers to conduct breast exams could alleviate staffing shortages and improve healthcare access.
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