Table 1.

Definitions of ScoP, education and competency and governance

Term	Key elements	Additional information
Scope of practice (ScoP)	Refers to the context and scope of the ultrasound imaging performed plus the interpretation/reporting of that ultrasound imaging plus the clinical decision making informed by that ultrasound imaging	ScoP allows for specifying any USI that is not going to be performed; and/or where USI is performed any interpretation/reporting not undertaken; and/or where USI is performed any clinical decision making not informed by the USI
Education & competency	Refers to the education undertaken (both informally and formally) and subsequent assessments of competency	Transparent, purposeful and efficient education provision and competency assessments are made possible by aligning with the ScoP. Appropriate education and competency are key contributors to safety and governance
Governance	Includes legal and professional permissions (professional and regulatory body—if different), insurance arrangements and quality assurance	These are in part informed by the ScoP; and by professional and local/national agreements; and via care pathway arrangements