Implementing dose management systems in Radiology Departments: pros and cons

Vicente, Bianca; Almeida, Rui; Abrantes, António; da Silva, Carlos

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The increasing use of radiodiagnostic modalities has led to an increased focus and awareness on patient safety and consequent search for optimization of radiographer’s practices 1. The Basic Safety and Standards Directive (BSSD), 2013/59/Euratom lays down standards for protection against the dangers arising from exposure to ionizing radiation2. This Directive was adopted by the Council of the European Union in 2013 and there was a requirement for transposition and implementation into national legislation in EU member state by February 2018. One of the key points...

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Professional issues Radiographers Radioprotection Radiation dose Conventional radiography CT Digital radiography Education Education and training

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Vicente, B., Almeida, R. P. P., Abrantes, A., & da Silva, C. A. (2022). Implementing Dose Management Systems in Radiology Departments: Pros and Cons [EPOSTM]. Electronic Presentation Online System, Educational Exhibit. European Congress of Radiology, Austria, Vienna. DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.26044/ecr2022/C-17817