Mrs Morag Stout

I am familiar with the BMUS team, their headquarters and their requirements as a charity. I actively promote BMUS as the leading multi-disciplinary national body, citing their publications in business cases and SOPs. I chair a special interest group for lead sonographers across Scotland and have a keen interest in education. I speak at study days for BMUS and the ASM. This year, I am co-chairing a professional issues stream. As a consultant sonographer since 2010, I have a wealth of experience in reviewing documents, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and writing guidelines. Best practice guidelines are so valuable to practising sonographers, and I have the skills and experience to contribute effectively. I understand the pertinence of sonographers' input into research.
I am afforded non-clinical time as part of my role and undertake BMUS council duties as required.

I have good organisational skills; this year at the National US Training programme, I developed nine immersive masterclasses in multiple ultrasound specialities. I am a skilled communicator and collaborator. I am a past member of SCOR Ultrasound Advisory Group and a current member of SCOR DIAG. I am a skilled presenter and lecturer. I chair Scotland's National Gynaecology Reference Group with members from General Practice, Radiology, Gynaecology and Sexual and Reproductive Health. The group is exploring more consistency in reporting and training across Scotland.

I am an experienced researcher, currently undertaking a Clinical Doctorate. I understand methodology, ontology and epistemology, My research is exploring primary care opinions on US reports and sonographer experiences in writing reports. I have been awarded a Doctoral Fellowship Grant for this work and would be keen to use my finding to support guidance in the future.
I genuinely want to support sonographer practitioners to produce the highest quality patient care.