[Social aspects in the activities of radiodiagnostic services]

Results of sociological investigation of the staff members and patients of radiodiagnosis departments of treatment and prophylaxis institutions of St. Petersburg are analyzed. Anonymous questionnaires were distributed in 50 institutions of different profiles among 200 staff members (physicians--roentgenologists and radiologists, and x-ray laboratory assistants) and 300 patients (from x-ray rooms and radiodiagnosis departments). The study showed an objective picture of the state of radiological care rendered to the population viewed from two sides, by those rendering this care and those rendered it. The results helped develop recommendations for public health organization.