Justification and radiology: some ethical considerations

This paper, which seeks to address the issue of justification in radiology, intends firstly to comment on the current discussion of the ethical foundation of radiological practice that focuses on the move from utilitarianism to the rights-centred criterion. Secondly, and this constitutes the bulk of...

Full description

Saved in:
Bibliographic Details
Published inRadiation protection dosimetry Vol. 135; no. 2; p. 128
Main Author Sia, Santiago
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published England 01.07.2009
Subjects
Diagnostic Imaging - ethics
Ethical Theory
Ethics, Medical
Humans
Models, Theoretical
Philosophy
Public Opinion
Radiation Protection - methods
Radiology - ethics
Online AccessGet more information

Cover

More Information
Summary:This paper, which seeks to address the issue of justification in radiology, intends firstly to comment on the current discussion of the ethical foundation of radiological practice that focuses on the move from utilitarianism to the rights-centred criterion. Secondly, and this constitutes the bulk of the paper, it aims to offer a philosophical perspective, which is hoped will lead to a consideration of certain specific areas in ethical decision-making in the attempts here to deal with the main issue of justification in radiology.
ISSN:1742-3406
DOI:10.1093/rpd/ncp041