Abstract
Article: Knowledge and Awareness of CT Radiation Dose and Risk Among Patients
Authors: Haytham Al Ewaidat, PhD, Xiaoming Zheng, PhD, Yousef Khader, PhD, Kelly Spuur, PhD, Mostafa Abdelrahman, PhD, Mostafa Khaled Mustafa Alhasan, PhD, and Zeid A. Al-Hourani, PhD
Category: Other [OT]
Credit: 0.75 SDMS CME Credit
Objectives: After studying the article entitled “Knowledge and Awareness of CT Radiation Dose and Risk Among Patients,” you will be able to:
Evaluate the results of a study on Jordanian patients to assess awareness of radiation risk associated with CT scan
Consider the importance of using ALARA in daily practice
Understand the importance of education about radiation safety
What is one benefit of CT imaging over conventional imaging mentioned in this article? Higher image resolution Uses ionizing radiation Portability Safe for use in pregnant women
What report can be used to estimate radiation-induced cancer? National Research Council Report International Review Board Report ANOVA Report BEIR VII 2006 Report
Which category did not have any significant effect on patient scores? Profession Academic level Gender Employment
Which parameter should be used in calculating radiation dosage? Weight Gender Height Ethnicity
According to the National Research Council Report, pediatric cancer is how many times higher than that of adults? 1 to 2 times 3 to 4 times 5 to 6 times 7 to 8 times
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