Evan Godt – Health Imaging
Jun 06, 2013
Radiologists who have access to patient exposure histories will make recommendations for future imaging that take into account previously incurred imaging risks, even though models of radiation exposure and cancer risk indicate previous imaging should not affect decision making, according to a study published in the June issue of the American Journal of Roentgenology .
“Our findings raise concern that many radiologists have a limited understanding of how to address patient exposure histories when making prospective imaging decisions and underscore the need for related educational interventions,” wrote Pari V. Pandharipande, MD, MPH, of Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston, and colleagues.