Are physicians aware enough of patient radiation protection? Results from a survey among physicians of Pavia District– Italy

Are physicians aware enough of patient radiation protection? Results from a survey among physicians of Pavia District– Italy

Abstract Background Radiological practices are the first anthropic sources of ionizing radiation exposure of the population. However, a review of recent publications underlines inadequate doctors’ knowledge about doses imparted in medical practices and about patient protection that might explain unn...

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Main Authors: Francesca Campanella, Laura Rossi, Elio Giroletti, Piero Micheletti, Fabio Buzzi, Simona Villani
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-06-01
Series:BMC Health Services Research
Subjects:
Ionizing radiation
Radiation protection knowledge
Radiological procedures
Physicians’ awareness
Radiation dose
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12913-017-2358-1

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