Joint Commission Announces New and Revised Diagnostic Imaging Standards
The Joint Commission announces changes to be implemented in two phases beginning in July 2014.
December 20th, 2013 - The Joint Commission announces changes to its standards for accredited hospitals, critical access hospitals, and ambulatory health care organizations that provide....
CT Dosimetry: Comparison of Measurement Techniques and Devices
In x-ray computed tomography (CT), the most common parameter
used to estimate and minimize patient dose is the CT dose index
(CTDI). The CTDI is a volume-averaged measure that is used in situations...
American College of Radiology White Paper
The benefits of diagnostic imaging are immense and have revolutionized the practice of medicine. The
increased sophistication and clinical efficacy of imaging have resulted in its dramatic growth over the past
quarter century...
Radiation Emergencies
When scientists measure radiation, they use different terms depending on whether they are discussing radiation coming from a radioactive source, the radiation dose absorbed by a person, or the risk that a person will suffer health effects...