The why, who, how, and what of communicating CT radiation risks to patients and healthcare providers.
Abdom Radiol (NY)
; 48(4): 1514-1525, 2023 04.
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ABSTRACT
Computed tomography (CT) has witnessed tremendous growth in utilization. Despite its immense benefits, there is a growing concern from the general public and the medical community about the detrimental consequences of ionizing radiation from CT. Anxiety from the perceived risks associated with CT can deter referring physicians from ordering clinically indicated CT scans and patients from undergoing medically necessary exams. This article discusses various strategies for educating patients and healthcare providers on the benefits and risks of CT scanning and salient techniques for effective communication.
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MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Tomografia Computadorizada por Raios X
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Pessoal de Saúde
Tipo de estudo:
Etiology_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
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Humans
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En
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Abdom Radiol (NY)
Ano de publicação:
2023
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Article