Patient-centered Radiation Safety

Abstract

Some suggest radiation safety is evolving from a provider-centered process to a more patient-centered approach. This shift places additional responsibility on radiologic technologists to educate patients about the possible risks and benefits of medical radiation exposure so patients can be equal partners in their care. This article discusses the ethics of radiation protection and the development of the patient-centered approach, and the radiologic technologist's role in ensuring patient-centered radiation safety is addressed.