In healthcare, it is important to understand the patient's perspective. When we understand the patient, only then can we offer him the best possible care. Quality care incorporates both patient care and patient safety practices that ensure the patient will have a comfortable, non-stressful visit in your care. First, it is important to understand that many patients suffer from severe anxiety when in a medical facility. The patient may experience a lot of pain, fear of the procedure, be alone without family support, or be afraid of being in an unfamiliar environment where he or she does not have complete control. As healthcare professionals, we sometimes forget to truly care for each individual patient. The goal is to simply “pass” all the exams for the day. With the hustle and bustle of the hospital/clinic environment it is easy to get sucked into this mindset. Over time, technologists in the field become goal-oriented rather than patient-oriented. They know what they need to make it happen and do whatever it takes to get it done as quickly as possible. Sometimes, this is to the patient's detriment. It is always important to remember the patient's dignity. This can be done by remembering the patient's modesty by providing two gowns instead of one; one to cover the front and one to cover the back and making sure blinds or curtains are closed while the patient is dressing or undergoing a procedure. As technologists, we have a responsibility to respect and preserve patient modesty. “All people value their bodies and expect it to be respected in a professional manner” (Gurley 166). The degree of modesty can vary. Some are extremely modest while others are not. It is best to assume that all patients... center of paper... it is important to wash your hands before and after each patient and wear gloves. There are also alcohol-based hand rubs available that can be used IN ADDITION to hand washing. This product should not be used as a substitute for hand washing. The CDC also mentioned that incidents of staff wearing artificial nails have been reported (Newhouse and Poe 19). In conclusion, it is essential to remember the patient's perspective when assisting them in a procedure. Only in this way will we be able to better serve our patients. We have an incredible amount of power in our hands. We must be able to balance performing our imaging duties while providing the best quality care possible and ensuring the highest standards of safety practices. It's about the patient, and once forgotten, small mistakes turn into catastrophic events. The power of the future is in our hands.