The Society of Interventional Radiology is committed to safety
Steps toward physician and patient safety
Radiation is widely used in medicine and can present a significant health hazard. ... This toolkit provides a wide variety of resources to boost your understanding and ability to manage Radiation Safety for healthcare workers and patients
Download this dose reference card showing the radiation dose to adults of common examinations.
SIR safety guideline bundle:
Other source dealing with pediatrics
Comunications at your finger tip
Patient safety
Many professional societies and other organizations are now conducting large-scale campaigns to reduce unnecessary radiologic imaging and to improve safety by standardizing radiation dosing. Prominent national examples include the Image Wisely campaign and the pediatric initiative, Image Gently. There you will find a range of useful information for your patients during consultation - Answers to questions about radiation, its sources, uses, myths and more.
Helpful information that you can give your patients during consultation.
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