Patient Education / Useful Links

Useful Links:

Image Gently^SM

The Image Gently Campaign is an initiative of the Alliance for Radiation Safety in Pediatric Imaging. The campaign goal is to c increase awareness of the opportunities to promote radiation protection in the imaging of children. Image GentlySM provides the following handouts.

What Parents Should Know About CT Scans for Children: Medical Radiation Safety

Tracking the number of radiologic studies children are exposed to help inform treating physicians of recent similar exams, helping them to decide if exams are necessary. Tracking the number of exams and the location where the images are stored can be helpful in alerting families and their care providers to the issue of radiation safety.

Image Wisely^TM

Radiation Safety in Adult Medical Imaging: The Image Wisely Campaign objective is geared toward lowering the amount of radiation used in medically necessary imaging studies and eliminating unnecessary procedures.

My Medical Imaging History

This free imaging card allows patients to easily track the date, type, and location of their radiology exams. The card is co-sponsored by Image Wisely and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

Radiologyinfo.org

http://www.radiologyinfo.org provides FAQs on safety including benefits and risks