Information, informed consent, and communication with patients

The transposition of EU Directive 2013/59/Euratom into German law requires that patients be informed about the radiation risk of radiological procedures. Such information is not the same as a medical informed consent about immediate risks associated with the procedure, such as deterministic radiatio...

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Published in:Radiologie (Heidelberg, Germany) Germany), 2023-02, Vol.63 (2), p.95
Main Authors: Loose, R, Lell, M
Format: Article
Language:ger
Subjects:
Communication
European Union
Humans
Informed Consent
Radiation Dosage
Radiography
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Summary:The transposition of EU Directive 2013/59/Euratom into German law requires that patients be informed about the radiation risk of radiological procedures. Such information is not the same as a medical informed consent about immediate risks associated with the procedure, such as deterministic radiation damage, risks of contrast media, or complications. The sole use of X‑rays in diagnostic procedures therefore requires no informed consent in most cases.
ISSN:2731-7056
DOI:10.1007/s00117-022-01098-0