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Irradiator Commissioning and Dosimetry for Assessment of LQ α and β Parameters, Radiation Dosing Schema, and in vivo Dose Deposition
Published on: March 11, 2021
[Guideline 'Imaging with ionizing radiation': risks, communication and shielding]
Tjalling W de Vries1,2, Nanko de Graaf3, Marcel van Straten3
1Medisch Centrum Leeuwarden, afd. Kindergeneeskunde, Leeuwarden.
Abstract:
The guideline 'imaging with ionizing radiation' provides information about the risks when using ionizing radiation and the communication thereabout. Because most radiological investigations are performed at one time, the chance of adverse effects, is small, even in children and pregnant women. In case of complex or multiple investigations, the medical physicist can be consulted to estimate the risks. The working group recommends using population diagrams when discussing possible risks. The working group recommends giving patients/caregivers room to express their concerns and questions. The working group advices using supporting material. The working group advocates the development of nationally uniform information material. If the patient/caregiver still has concerns, the working group recommends calling in experts such as radiologists, medical physicists, and radiographers.
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