The why, who, how, and what of communicating CT radiation risks to patients and healthcare providers.
Nayla MrouehAnushri ParakhJessica SerraoSusanna I LeeBrian H EisnerDebra A GervaisAvinash R KambadakoneDushyant V SahaniPublished in: Abdominal radiology (New York) (2023)
Computed tomography (CT) has witnessed tremendous growth in utilization. Despite its immense benefits, there is a growing concern from the general public and the medical community about the detrimental consequences of ionizing radiation from CT. Anxiety from the perceived risks associated with CT can deter referring physicians from ordering clinically indicated CT scans and patients from undergoing medically necessary exams. This article discusses various strategies for educating patients and healthcare providers on the benefits and risks of CT scanning and salient techniques for effective communication.
Keyphrases
- computed tomography
- healthcare
- dual energy
- image quality
- end stage renal disease
- contrast enhanced
- positron emission tomography
- ejection fraction
- newly diagnosed
- chronic kidney disease
- magnetic resonance imaging
- mental health
- prognostic factors
- emergency department
- depressive symptoms
- high resolution
- human health
- risk assessment
- patient reported outcomes
- physical activity
- mass spectrometry
- health information
- sleep quality
- adverse drug