The fallacy of comparing diagnostic radiation with background radiation; and the need to learn from past mistakes

The fallacy of comparing diagnostic radiation with background radiation; and the need to learn from past mistakes

The subject of radiation exposure for diagnostic purposes is currently a ‘hot’ topic, and it is appropriate that the debate around this issue is given exposure in the pages of the SAJR. I would like to comment on a few of the points raised by Dr Tipler in his article that appeared in the June 2010 S...

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Veröffentlicht in:SA journal of radiology 2010-09, Vol.14 (3), p.71
1. Verfasser: Emby, D.J
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
background radiation
CT imaging
CT scanning
Methods
radiation as a cause of cancer
Radiation dose
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Zusammenfassung:The subject of radiation exposure for diagnostic purposes is currently a ‘hot’ topic, and it is appropriate that the debate around this issue is given exposure in the pages of the SAJR. I would like to comment on a few of the points raised by Dr Tipler in his article that appeared in the June 2010 SAJR.
ISSN:1027-202X
2078-6778
DOI:10.4102/sajr.v14i3.475