European survey on the use of patient contact shielding during radiological examinations

ConclusionsThis review shows that CS is still largely used across Europe. However, a non-shielding policy could be adopted in most departments if European professional societies provided recommendations. In this regard, a strong commitment by European and national professional societies to educate and inform practitioners, patients and carers is paramount.Clinical relevance statementAccording to this survey expectations of patients and carers, and skepticism among professionals about the limited benefits of CS are the most important obstacles to the application of a no-shielding policy. A strong commitment from European and national professional societies to inform practitioners, patients and carers is fundamental.Graphical Abstract
Source: Insights into Imaging - Category: Radiology Source Type: research