Computed tomography radiation dose: a primer for administrators.

The use of computed tomography (CT) is growing, and, consequently, the associated radiation dose to patients is increasing as well. There is also increasing evidence linking the radiation dose within the range of diagnostic CT with a significantly increased risk of malignancy. These two factors combine to make radiation dose from diagnostic CT a public health concern. In order to practise to the best of our abilities and avoid harming patients, …