Point/Counterpoint. A major advantage of digital imaging for general radiography is the potential for reduced patient dose so film/screen systems should be phased out as unnecessarily hazardous

Med Phys. 2006 Jun;33(6):1529-31. doi: 10.1118/1.2176391.
No abstract available

MeSH terms

  • Device Approval
  • Film Dosimetry*
  • Humans
  • Image Enhancement / instrumentation
  • Image Enhancement / methods*
  • Radiation Dosage
  • Radiation Injuries / prevention & control*
  • Radiographic Image Interpretation, Computer-Assisted
  • Radiology Information Systems
  • Risk Assessment
  • Technology, Radiologic / instrumentation
  • Technology, Radiologic / methods*
  • X-Ray Intensifying Screens*