Quantifying radiation safety and quality in medical imaging, part 2: the radiation scorecard.
Publication/Presentation Date
9-1-2009
Abstract
As the utilization of medical imaging services continues to expand, so does the delivery of ionizing radiation. Although recent efforts within the medical imaging community have begun to focus on radiation dose reduction for computed tomography, very few objective data related to radiation dose are currently being prospectively collected, tracked, or analyzed. Without a comprehensive program aimed at objective and reproducible radiation data analysis, ongoing efforts at dose optimization will, in all likelihood, remain marginalized. The proposed radiation scorecard provides an analysis of events within the imaging chain, attempts to involve all stakeholders, and addresses the various technologies being utilized. The combined data can in turn be used for education and training, certification, research, development of best practice guidelines, and new technology development.
Volume
6
Issue
9
First Page
615
Last Page
619
ISSN
1558-349X
Published In/Presented At
Reiner B. I. (2009). Quantifying radiation safety and quality in medical imaging, part 2: the radiation scorecard. Journal of the American College of Radiology : JACR, 6(9), 615–619. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jacr.2009.05.008
Disciplines
Diagnosis | Medicine and Health Sciences | Other Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques and Equipment | Radiology
PubMedID
19720355
Department(s)
Department of Radiology and Diagnostic Medical Imaging
Document Type
Article