patient's fear of diagnostic x-ray exposure

[Sandy Everage <severage@life.edu>]

Considering the dialogue that has been taking place lately about the
linear non- threshold theory of LDR vs. radiation hormesis, what would
be your response to a diagnostic radiology patient's fear of medically
indicated x-ray exposure?

Sandy Everage B.S.R.T.(R)(T)
Assistant Professor
Life University
Marietta, Ga.  30062
severage@life.edu
(770) 426-2669

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