Optimizing Communication With Parents on Benefits and Radiation Risks in Pediatric Imaging

Nima Kasraie, David Jordan, Christopher Keup, Sjirk Westra

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Abstract

Effective radiation risk communication is a core competency for radiology care providers and can prevent and resolve potential conflicts while helping achieve effective public health safeguards. The authors present a synopsis of the challenges to holding such dialogue and review published methods for strengthening and maintaining this discourse. Twelve strategies are discussed in this article that can help alleviate concerns about the iatrogenic risk associated with medical imaging using radiation exposure.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)809-817
Number of pages9
JournalJournal of the American College of Radiology
Volume15
Issue number5
DOIs
StatePublished - May 2018
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Risk communication
  • cancer
  • iatrogenic
  • parents
  • pediatric imaging
  • perception

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Radiology Nuclear Medicine and imaging

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