Informed Consent - Radiation Research

["Sandy Perle" <sandyfl@EARTHLINK.NET>]

A recent thread on Radsafe had to do with x-raying South African 

diamond workers to reduce theft. The discussion evolved around 

ethics, alternative methodology and whether or not there was a real 

or perceived risk from the exposure. Cases where CA prison visitors 

were x-rayed (including infants) prior to be allowed in was also 

discussed.



While the following article does not relate directly to the above 

discussions, I find it to be pertinent, especially considering the 

many cases of uninformed irrardiation in the name of research, that 

have been covered in the media the past few years.



I recommend that you read the following article:



"Informed Consent in Radiation Research, Evolution in Ethics", Jerry 

Keister, Radiology Today, June 18, 2001, Vol. 2., No. 13., Page 24.



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