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Diagnostic imaging: radiation dose and patients' concerns.

2006; Cleveland Clinic; Volume: 73; Issue: 6 Linguagem: Inglês

10.3949/ccjm.73.6.583

ISSN

1939-2869

Autores

Daniel Lockwood, Douglas B. Einstein, W J Davros,

Tópico(s)

Radiology practices and education

Resumo

Exposure to ionizing radiation during diagnostic radiologic procedures carries small but real risks, and children, young adults, and pregnant women are especially vulnerable. Exposure of patients to diagnostic energy levels of ionizing radiation should be kept to the minimum necessary to provide useful clinical information and allay patients' concerns about radiation-related risks.

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