Muriel Chesney passed away peacefully in hospital on Friday 19 February, aged 89 years. Muriel, and her twin sister Noreen (who survives her) were joint authors of several radiography papers and textbooks, including Radiographic Anatomy of the Chest and Abdomen; Radiographic Photography; Care of the Patient in Diagnostic Radiography; and X-Ray Equipment for Student Radiographers.

 

Muriel also contributed regularly to professional publications, including Radiography and The Journal of the Society of Radiographers. In 1963, Muriel was appointed honorary editor of Radiography, a role she held for 17 years, until a full-time editor was appointed.

Muriel trained as a radiographer at the General Hospital, Birmingham in the early 1940s and qualified in 1944. Muriel continued to work for this hospital group the whole of her professional career. In 1949, she passed the examination for Fellow of the Society of Radiographers and was elected to Fellowship (FSR). She then went on to gain the Teacher's Diploma of the Society of Radiographers (TDSR) in 1963.

 

In 1972, Muriel was presented with the Stanley Melville Memorial Medal and in 1985 she retired from her post of Principal of the Central Birmingham School of Radiography. Ten years later, in 1995, she received the Society and College of Radiographers 75 Years Gold Medal.

 

Muriel continued to be involved in the profession after her retirement as an active member of the International Society of Radiographers and Radiological Technologists (ISRRT). As well as attending congresses and events throughout Europe, she also co-edited the organisation's newsletter along with her sister Noreen. 

 

Muriel is considered one of the profession's leading lights and will no doubt be missed by many. Our thoughts go to Muriel's sister Noreen and her family and friends.