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Current working practices during pregnancy in British radiologists
1Department of Radiology, King's College Hospital, London.
A postal survey was conducted of female radiologists practising in the United Kingdom to assess attitudes to, and working practices during, pregnancy in radiologists. A wide variation was found in both practices and attitudes but with a good general appreciation of the principles of radiation protection. The risk to the fetus of occupational exposure during pregnancy is likely to be small but there is a widespread desire for more guidance on suitable and safe working practices for pregnant radiologists.
A postal survey was conducted of female radiologists practising in the United Kingdom to assess attitudes to, and working practices during, pregnancy in radiologists. A wide variation was found in both practices and attitudes but with a good general appreciation of the principles of radiation protection. The risk to the fetus of occupational exposure during pregnancy is likely to be small but there is a widespread desire for more guidance on suitable and safe working practices for pregnant radiologists.
