Learning objectives
1.
To get the latest information on stochastic and deterministic risks in radiology.
2.
To learn about quantitative risk assessment in typical scenarios: pregnant patient undergoing a CT scan; child undergoing a CT brain scan; adult undergoing a high dose fluoroscopy procedure.
Main
Introduction:
Under the recent EU directive (Euratom 59/13) it is the responsibility of the practitioner to provide where practicable risk information to the patient prior to the exposure.
It is also the responsibility of the practitioner that the benefit outweighs the risk to the individual and to society. There are a number of risks associated with requested medical radiological procedures other than radiation.
These include the test not being carried out in the first place,
an incorrect or non-contributory diagnosis,
unnecessary or no follow up,...
Personal information
Paddy Gilligan is Chief Physicist at the Mater Private Hospital,
Eccles Street Dublin 7.
[email protected]
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