Physicians' obligations in radiation issues

Journal Article · Fri Aug 07 04:00:00 EDT 1987 · JAMA, J. Am. Med. Assoc.; (United States)

OSTI ID:5899562

Radiation issues continue to be a matter of great public concern. In this context the author suggests that physicians have responsibilities in radiation matters to protect, insofar as possible, the physical and emotional health of their patients by preventing and/or minimizing the illnesses and injury that might be caused by radiation. To accomplish this goal, certain basic concepts need to be understood. These concepts serve as the basis of this presentation. They have been considered in detail in various publications and are highlighted here.

• OSTI ID: 5899562
• Journal Information: JAMA, J. Am. Med. Assoc.; (United States), Journal Name: JAMA, J. Am. Med. Assoc.; (United States) Vol. 258:5; ISSN JAMAA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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