Radiological Safety and Quality Paradigms in Leadership and Innovation [Hardcover]

This book is the product of a unique collaboration by experts from leading international, regional and national agencies and professional organizations discussing on the current hot issue on the judicious use and safety of radiation in radiology. There have been several cases involving radiation overexposure that have received international attention. Strategies and solutions to guide readers how to maximize the benefits and minimize the risks when using radiation in medicine are covered.This book offers detail discussions on global issues and solutions for radiation safety and appropriate use of radiology by a unique collaboration by experts from leading international agencies and professional organizations.

Preface
Foreword
Authors
Acknowledgement
Table of Contents

Section I: Radiological Safety and Quality

Radiological Safety and Quality  Paradigms in Leadership and Innovation; LS Lau, KH Ng

How Radiation Protection Influences Quality in Radiology; E Vano, KH Ng, LS Lau

Dose Assessment in the Management of Patient Protection in Diagnostic and Intervention Radiology; PC Shrimpton, KH Ng

Monitoring of Medical Radiation Exposure for Individuals; DP Frush, R Morin R, M Rehani

UNSCEAR: Analyzing Population Survey Data for Collaborative Development of Evidence-based Radiation Protection Policies; F Shannoun, M Crick

Section II: Procedure Justification, Protection Optimization, and Error Reduction

National, Regional and Global Radiology and Medical Imaging Referral Guidelines: Issues and Opportunities; LS Lau

Use of Imaging Appropriateness Criteria for Decision Support During Radiology Order Entry: The MGH Experiencl£Ñ