Interagency Task Force on the Health Effects of Ionizing RadiationOffice of the Secretary, U.S. Department of Health, Education, and Welfare, 1979 - 147 pages |
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... examinations . Over 76 million persons had radiographic examinations ( which included about 10 million persons having photofluorographic chest examinations ) and approxi- mately 59 million had dental x - ray examinations . 61 / The use ...
... examinations . Over 76 million persons had radiographic examinations ( which included about 10 million persons having photofluorographic chest examinations ) and approxi- mately 59 million had dental x - ray examinations . 61 / The use ...
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... examination . ( a ) Inappropriate Indications One major factor causing the ordering of unnecessary procedures is the lack of scientific data on when x - ray examinations are indicated ; i.e. , appropriate signs or symptoms that would ...
... examination . ( a ) Inappropriate Indications One major factor causing the ordering of unnecessary procedures is the lack of scientific data on when x - ray examinations are indicated ; i.e. , appropriate signs or symptoms that would ...
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... examinations should be clinically oriented and kept to a minimum . Radiologists should monitor closely the perfor- mance of radiological examinations and , where practicable , tailor examinations to obtain the diagnostic objectives of ...
... examinations should be clinically oriented and kept to a minimum . Radiologists should monitor closely the perfor- mance of radiological examinations and , where practicable , tailor examinations to obtain the diagnostic objectives of ...
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