Congress:
EuroSafe Imaging 2017
Keywords:
CT, Radioprotection / Radiation dose, Pelvis, Action 13 - Stakeholder engagement and collaboration, Action 12 - Information for and communication with patients, Action 12 - Cooperation with international radiation protection initiatives and other stakeholders including IAEA, WHO, ICRP, HERCA, European Commission, Action 11 - Improved patient communication, Audit and standards, Quality assurance
Authors:
M. D. R. del Rosario Perez
DOI:
10.1594/esi2017/ESI-0057
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