Join Heidi Shelton as she addresses the confusion surrounding patient shielding and radiation safety practices since the release of the AAPM Patient gonadal and fetal shielding statement in 2019. This presentation will delve into the history of patient shielding, review the AAPM statement, and discuss subsequent statements by the ASRT and ARRT. The focus will be on understanding and implementing best practice standards moving forward in the medical imaging community.
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Join Heidi Shelton as she addresses the confusion surrounding patient shielding and radiation safety practices since the release of the AAPM Patient gonadal and fetal shielding statement in 2019. This presentation will delve into the history of patient shielding, review the AAPM statement, and discuss subsequent statements by the ASRT and ARRT. The focus will be on understanding and implementing best practice standards moving forward in the medical imaging community.