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  • Radiology
  • Medical Physics
  • Radiation Safety

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  • Guidelines for medical imaging procedures involving ionizing radiation.
  • Addressing patient and caregiver concerns regarding radiological investigations.

Purpose:

  • To inform about the risks associated with ionizing radiation in medical imaging.
  • To provide recommendations for effective communication of these risks.
  • To enhance patient understanding and reduce anxiety during radiological procedures.

Summary:

  • The guideline details risks of ionizing radiation in imaging, emphasizing low probability of adverse effects even in sensitive groups.
  • It recommends consulting medical physicists for complex cases and using population diagrams for risk communication.
  • Patients/caregivers should be encouraged to voice concerns, supported by standardized materials and expert consultation when needed.

Impact:

  • Promotes informed decision-making for patients undergoing radiological investigations.
  • Aims to standardize risk communication nationally for ionizing radiation procedures.
  • Facilitates better collaboration between patients, caregivers, and healthcare professionals (radiologists, medical physicists, radiographers).