Journal article
Pediatricians' awareness of diagnostic medical radiation effects and doses: are the latest efforts paying off?
Abstract
PURPOSE: The number of radiological exams performed on children increases each year. We assessed the current understanding of radiation doses and risks among a sample group of pediatricians and evaluated whether the latest efforts to improve radiation awareness affected the results.
MATERIALS AND METHODS: A multiple-choice survey comprising 16 questions was answered by 237 pediatricians in 10 hospitals.
Authors
Ekşioğlu AS; Uner Ç
Journal
Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, Vol. 18, No. 1, pp. 78–86
Publisher
Galenos Yayinevi
Publication Date
2011
DOI
10.4261/1305-3825.dir.4391-11.1
ISSN
1305-3825