Review of the present situation of radiological diagnosis and protection in pet hospitals / 中华放射医学与防护杂志

ABSTRACT

With the rapid development of pet hospitals and the increasing application of radiological diagnosis in China, the protection of staff and assistants in these hospitals is worthy of attention. Based on the progress in international management and research with respect to radiological diagnosis and protection in animal hospitals, this paper presents a brief review of the current situation, existing problems and management regulations of animal hospitals in China. It summarizes typical issues that may be encountered in radiation protection by government departments, animal hospitals, radiation professionals and assistants in animal hospitals. It also puts forward the key points of radiation protection in animal hospitals in China, which can provide scientific suggestion to assist government in decision-making and standardizing and improving the radiation protection in animal hospitals.