RT Book, Section A1 Nemer, Jacqueline A. A1 Juarez, Marianne A. A2 Papadakis, Maxine A. A2 McPhee, Stephen J. A2 Rabow, Michael W. A2 McQuaid, Kenneth R. SR Print(0) ID 1184175509 T1 Radiation Exposure T2 Current Medical Diagnosis & Treatment 2022 YR 2022 FD 2022 PB McGraw-Hill Education PP New York, NY SN 9781264269389 LK accessmedicine.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=1184175509 RD 2024/04/23 AB ESSENTIALS OF DIAGNOSISDamage from radiation is determined by the source, type, quantity, duration, bodily location, and susceptibility and accumulation of exposures of the person.Radiation exposure from medical diagnostic imaging has dramatically risen over the past few decades.Clinicians and patients must be educated regarding the risks of medical diagnostic radiation weighed against the benefits of the medical imaging needed.It is recommended that all patients keep records of their medical imaging radiation exposures, and copies of the medical images and interpretations.