ECRI Institute Audio Conference - CT Radiation Dosing: Guarding Patients From Unnecessary Risk

by Akane Naka, Project Manager | April 25, 2007

Learn how to minimize
CT dosing risks

ECRI Institute Audio Conference

Roadmap to Patient Safety Series

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CT Radiation Dosing: Guarding Patients from Unnecessary Risk
Date: Wednesday, May 16, 2007
Time: 1:00 to 2:15 p.m. EDT
12:00 to 1:15 p.m. CDT, 11:00 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. MDT, 10:00 to 11:15 a.m. PDT

Summary

Research shows that computed tomography (CT) may account for up to 6,000 U.S. cancers per year-and CT use is on the rise. Alarmingly, both clinicians and patients seem to lack a clear understanding of the risks associated with CT radiation dosing. How can you make sure that CT is performed only when clinically justified and that radiation doses are kept as low as possible at your facility?

Audio Conference Highlights

Attend ECRI Institute's May 2007 audio conference and learn how to minimize CT dosing risks through proper equipment selection, policy considerations, and staff training. Gain knowledge about:

* Eliminating unnecessary CT use with alternative technologies and optimal imaging protocols
* Raising awareness of CT dosing risks among referring physicians
* Developing policies to guide CT use

Expert Speakers

James Keller, MS, Moderator, Vice President, Health Technology Education and Safety, ECRI Institute, Plymouth Meeting, PA

Jason Launders, MSc., Senior Project Officer, Medical Physicist, ECRI Institute, Plymouth Meeting, PA

Richard C. Semelka, M.D., Vice Chairman, Clinical Research, Department of Radiology, University of North Carolina School of Medicine, Chapel Hill, NC

Program Materials

Speakers' PowerPoint slide presentations are included with the price of registration. Registrants can expect e-mailed instructions on downloading materials by May 14, 2007.

Pricing

The cost to attend is $199 and $139 for members of ECRI Institute's SELECTplus program, Health Devices System, Health Devices Gold, or Healthcare Risk Control System. See the registration form for further details.

Other Upcoming Dates

*September 19, 2007; Topic: Critical care patient and technology safety
*November 14, 2007; Topic to be announced

All audio conferences take place from 1 to 2:15 p.m. EDT (March, May, and September) or EST (November). Check back for updated information.

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This information is reposted with thanks to ECRI Institute.