Exposure to radiation is the most common concern when it comes to medical imaging procedures. The doctor and medical imaging professional consider several factors when it comes to the risk of exposure, such as radiation dose, age, gender, and medical history. In general, the amount of radiation used is too low to be a cause for worry. Magnetic field safety is also applicable to MRI installations, and care must be taken to protect the magnet and the procedure room from external magnetic interference, ensuring that the specified radiation levels are not exceeded.
Patients who start with this type of medical imaging may not need potentially invasive follow-up procedures. However, patients with medical imaging often receive fairly low amounts of radiation, and some imaging procedures don't use radiation at all. At Level I (the most general level), it is accepted that the proper use of radiation in medicine does more good than harm to patients and society. Radiologists and radiographers have been at the forefront of the adoption of digital medical imaging and electronic health information.
The European Medicines Agency (EMA) has confirmed restrictions on the use of linear gadolinium agents for body examinations. Consent guidelines from the Royal College of Radiologists of Australia and New Zealand (201) for medical imaging also exist. Nowadays, radiological images, laboratory test results, medications, and other clinical information are often stored and viewed on computers. The room layout plan should indicate the electrical supply points, the data points, the dimensions of the doors so that patients can safely enter the room, the location of medical gas outlets, the air conditioner with high-efficiency particulate air filters (HEPA), etc.
Many patients are concerned that medical imaging procedures that include radiation could harm them or increase their risk of cancer. This cannot be guaranteed when the interpretation is performed by medical or non-medical people who lack the training and experience of specialists and subspecialists. In general, medical images are not invasive, while allowing great precision and visibility. The process uses medical imaging to allow doctors to perform medical or diagnostic procedures in a minimally invasive way, without the need for large incisions or general anesthesia.
Whether it's to alleviate patients' fears about radiation procedures or to capture images that lead to life-saving diagnoses, medical imaging professionals play a vital role in healthcare. In addition, they must consider the medical history and the clinical need for procedures that use ionizing radiation to ensure that the benefits outweigh the possible risks.
