Potential Radiation-Related Effects on Radiologists

The risk of injury associated with long-term occupational exposure to ionizing radiation is low for radiologists. The purpose of this article is to systematically review and inform radiologists about radiation-related effects to which they are potentially susceptible. Formal education and training o...

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Published inAmerican journal of roentgenology (1976) Vol. 208; no. 3; pp. 595 - 602
Main Authors Parikh, Jay R, Geise, Richard A, Bluth, Edward I, Bender, Claire E, Sze, Gordon, Jones, A Kyle
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.03.2017
Subjects
Diagnostic Imaging - adverse effects
Humans
Neoplasms, Radiation-Induced - etiology
Neoplasms, Radiation-Induced - prevention & control
Occupational Exposure - adverse effects
Occupational Exposure - prevention & control
Occupational Health - education
Occupational Injuries
Radiation Exposure - adverse effects
Radiation Exposure - prevention & control
Radiologists
Risk Factors
Safety Management - methods
Safety Management - organization & administration
occupational injury
work-related injury
radiologist
radiation
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Summary:The risk of injury associated with long-term occupational exposure to ionizing radiation is low for radiologists. The purpose of this article is to systematically review and inform radiologists about radiation-related effects to which they are potentially susceptible. Formal education and training on radiation safety and management, careful attention to good radiation protection habits, and continued emphasis on radiation management and the as low as reasonably achievable principle are recommended for all radiologists.
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ISSN:0361-803X
1546-3141
DOI:10.2214/ajr.16.17212