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Do physicians correctly estimate radiation risks from medical imaging?

Aharon Finestone1, Tuvia Schlesinger, Hagay Amir

  • 1Israel Defense Forces Medical Corps, Central Orthopedic Clinic, Zerifin, Israel.

Archives of Environmental Health
|May 16, 2003
PubMed
Summary

Physicians, particularly orthopedic surgeons, significantly underestimate the radiation risks of bone scans. Less than 5% correctly identified the mortality risk of radiation-induced cancer from this common imaging procedure.

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Area of Science:

  • Medical Imaging
  • Radiology
  • Orthopedics

Background:

  • Medical imaging tools offer significant benefits but carry inherent radiation risks.
  • Understanding these risks is crucial for the proper utilization of diagnostic tools like bone scintigraphy.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate orthopedic physicians' awareness of radiation risks associated with bone scintigraphy (bone scan).

Main Methods:

  • A survey was conducted among physicians attending an Israeli Orthopedic Society annual meeting.
  • Participants were assessed on their knowledge of radiation risks, specifically the mortality risk of carcinoma from bone scans.

Main Results:

  • Less than 5% of respondents correctly identified the mortality risk of radiation-induced carcinoma from bone scans.

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  • The most common incorrect answer, chosen by 38.4%, represented the least accurate risk estimation.
  • Senior orthopedists reported lower perceived risks compared to residents.
  • A general underestimation of radiation risks associated with bone scans was observed across all participants.

    • Conclusions:

    • Physicians demonstrate a significant lack of awareness regarding the radiation risks of bone scans.
    • Educational initiatives are needed to improve understanding of radiation safety in medical imaging among orthopedic professionals.