The physician's role in radiation protection
Journal Article
·
· Am. Fam. Physician - GP; (United States)
OSTI ID:5579025
Examinations which should not be regularly performed include: chest and lower back x-ray examinations in routine physical examinations; tuberculosis screening by chest radiography; chest x-rays for hospital admission of patients under age 40 (unless there is a clinical indication of chest disease); chest radiography in routine prenatal care, and mammographic examinations for women under age 50 who do not have symptoms or a positive history. X-ray examinations of possibly pregnant patients require appropriate measures to protect the fetus.
- Research Organization:
- Univ. of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore
- OSTI ID:
- 5579025
- Journal Information:
- Am. Fam. Physician - GP; (United States), Journal Name: Am. Fam. Physician - GP; (United States) Vol. 18:6; ISSN AFPYB
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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