Content and style of radiation risk communication for pediatric patients.
Published
Journal Article
The diagnostic benefits of medical imaging, including CT, must be weighed against the risks of ionizing radiation and communicated effectively to patients. Health care providers requesting and performing these examinations have a shared responsibility for this risk-benefit discussion. Effective and balanced communication of these risks requires style as well as content mastery. Fundamentals of communication are similar for all patients, but special attention is needed in the pediatric setting.
Full Text
Duke Authors
Cited Authors
- Broder, JS; Frush, DP
Published Date
- March 2014
Published In
Volume / Issue
- 11 / 3
Start / End Page
- 238 - 242
PubMed ID
- 24589396
Pubmed Central ID
- 24589396
Electronic International Standard Serial Number (EISSN)
- 1558-349X
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
- 10.1016/j.jacr.2013.10.003
Language
- eng
Conference Location
- United States