Ask Eurosafe Imaging

Congress:

EuroSafe Imaging 2017

Poster Number:

ESI-0045

Type:

EuroSafe Imaging

Keywords:

Plain radiographic studies, Fluoroscopy, CT, Radioprotection / Radiation dose, Action 12 - Information for and communication with patients, Action 8 - Radiation protection training and learning material, Action 11 - Improved patient communication, Action 6 - Education and training in medical radiation protection, Radiation safety, Education and training

Authors:

G. Paulo, A. Trianni, D. Pekarovic, M. Kortesniemi, J. Santos, C. Granata, A. Gervaise, E. T. Samara, W. Jaschke, M. Maher

DOI:

10.1594/esi2017/ESI-0045

DOI-Link:

https://dx.doi.org/10.1594/esi2017/ESI-0045

Background/Introduction

Ask EuroSafe Imaging The mission of EuroSafe Imaging is to support and strengthen medical radiation protection across Europe following a holistic, inclusive approach. 96 Normal 0 21 false false false PT X-NONE X-NONE EuroSafe Imaging aims at improving quality and safety in medical imaging. Part of its mission is to improve information for professionals and patients.

Description of activity and work performed

For this purpose, three working groups, each composed of a radiologist, a radiographer and a medical physicist, have been established for the areas of CT, interventional radiology and paediatric imaging. 96 Normal 0 21 false false false PT X-NONE X-NONE These working groups deal with requests received via the Ask Eurosafe Imaging enquiry formand produce an online FAQ document and Tips & Tricks based on those questions. During 2016 these teams have produced the following T&T material, available for download at http://www.eurosafeimaging.org/ask-eurosafe-imaging/tips-tricks Tips & Tricks...

Conclusion and Recommendations

All content provided by Ask EuroSafe Imaging is for general information only, and should not be treated as a substitute for the medical advice of your doctor or any other healthcare professional. EuroSafe Imaging is not responsible or liable for any diagnosis made by a user based on the content of this site. EuroSafe Imaging is not liable for the contents of any external internet sites listed, nor does it endorse any commercial product or service mentioned or advised on any of the sites.

Personal/Organisational information

Ask EuroSafe Imagingis coordinated by Graciano Paulo (ESTeSC-Coimbra Health School, PT) and supported by the following professionals: CT:Alban Gervaise (Medical Imaging Department, HIA Bégin, Saint-Mandé, FR),Mika Kortesniemi (HUS Medical Imaging Center, University of Helsinki, FI), Dean Pekarovic (Institute of Radiology, University Medical Center, SI) Interventional radiology:Werner Jaschke (Medical University Innsbruck, AT), Marion Maher (University College Dublin, IE), Annalisa Trianni (Udine University Hospital, IT) Paediatric imaging:Claudio Granata (IRCCS Istituto Giannina Gaslini, IT), Elina Samara (Valais Hospital, CH), Joana Santos (ESTeSC-Coimbra Health School, PT)

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