Maximizing Benefit and Minimizing Risk in Medical Imaging Use: AnEducational Primer for Health Care Professions Students

摘要

“I am not young enough to know everything.”Oscar Wilde

Background:There is insufficient knowledge among providers and patients/caregivers of ionizing radiation exposure from medical imaging examinations. This study used a brief, interactive educational intervention targeting the topics of best imaging practices and radiation safety early in health professions students’ training. The authors hypothesized that public health, medical, and physician assistant students who receive early education for imaging appropriateness and radiation safety will undergo a change in attitude and have increased awareness and knowledge of these topics.