Audit programmes in a diagnostic radiology facility

Effective optimization of radiation protection efforts in the field of diagnostic radiology, including nuclear medicine, requires techniques for the ongoing auditing of all important parameters. The three aspects of a radiological examination targeted in the Quality Criteria of the Commission of Eur...

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Published in:Radiation protection dosimetry 1998, Vol.80 (1-3), p.253-259
Main Authors: MOORES, B. M, CONNOLLY, P. A, COLE, P. R
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Biological and medical sciences
Investigative techniques, diagnostic techniques (general aspects)
Medical sciences
Miscellaneous. Technology
Radiodiagnosis. Nmr imagery. Nmr spectrometry
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Summary:Effective optimization of radiation protection efforts in the field of diagnostic radiology, including nuclear medicine, requires techniques for the ongoing auditing of all important parameters. The three aspects of a radiological examination targeted in the Quality Criteria of the Commission of European Communities are examined, including radiographic techniques, patient dose, and image quality. Selection of an appropriate radiographic technique requires a clear understanding of the patient dose and image quality goals. The advantages and drawbacks of several different approaches to auditing these types of systems are evaluated. Level 1 audits involve routine, periodic analyses of patient doses on a representative sample of patients. Level 2 and Level 3 audits are also discussed.
ISSN:0144-8420
1742-3406
DOI:10.1093/oxfordjournals.rpd.a032518