Video: James Brink, MD, Provides an Update on Image Wisely at RSNA 2011
CHICAGO - Low-dose remained a top concern at RSNA 2011. James Brink, MD, co-chair of the Image Wisely Joint Task Force, announced that over 10,000 have taken the Image Wisely pledge. The effort to raise awareness asks radiologists to optimize the use of radiation when imaging patients.
Low-dose remained a top concern at RSNA 2011. James Brink, MD, co-chair of the Image Wisely Joint Task Force, announced that over 10,000 have taken the Image Wisely pledge. The effort to raise awareness asks radiologists to optimize the use of radiation when imaging patients.
Brink also discussed a new pledge for facility pledges and reviews software and hardware improvements revealed at RSNA 2011 that can lower dose even further.
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