Radiation protection and dose monitoring in medical imaging: a journey from awareness, through accountability, ability and action … but where will we arrive?

Donald P. Frush; Charles R. Denham; Marilyn J. Goske; James A Brink; Richard L Morin; Thalia T Mills; Priscilla F Butler; Cynthia McCollough; Donald L Miller

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Radiation protection and dose monitoring in medical imaging: a journey from awareness, through accountability, ability and action … but where will we arrive?

December 4, 2013

Frush DP, Denham CR, Goske MJ, et al. J Patient Saf. 2013;9(4):232-238.

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This review identifies technological advances in diagnostic imaging and outlines concerns that must be addressed to ensure safe radiation dosing.

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