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American Roentgen Ray Society
Majority of ordering physicians lack knowledge of radiation exposure risks from CT
May 23rd, 2009
Ordering physicians have limited knowledge of CT-related radiation exposure and its associated risks, according to a study performed at the Carilion Clinic in Roanoke, VA. "More than 100 surveys were completed by physicians from various specialties who order CT scans at a tertiary-care teaching hospital," said Jeremy McBride, MD, lead author of the study. "When physician knowledge regarding radiation was assessed, 63% underestimated the radiation dose of one abdominal-pelvic CT in chest radiograph equivalents. When asked if they believed a single abdominal-pelvic CT increases a patients' risk of cancer nearly 80% responded affirmatively; however, 74% significantly...
Source: Law & Health Weekly (2009-05-23)
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