AMA Adopts Dose Reduction Policies
Nov. 18, 2011The American Medical Association’s House of Delegates adopted the following policy statements at its 2011 interim meeting in New Orleans. These policies support the intent of the Consistency, Accuracy, Responsibility and Excellence (CARE) in Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy bill (first resolution) and specifically mention the Image Gently and Image Wisely campaigns (fourth resolution):
REDUCING RADIATION EXPOSURE IN THE MEDICAL SETTINGRESOLVED, That our American Medical Association support education and standards for all providers and medical personnel using ionizing and non-ionizing radiation that includes awareness of, and methods to avoid, patient over-radiation; and be it further (New HOD Policy)
RESOLVED, That our AMA support policies that promote the safe use of medical imaging devices, informed clinical decision-making regarding the use of procedures that use radiation, and patient awareness of medical radiation exposure; and be it further (New HOD Policy)
RESOLVED, That our AMA encourage the continued development and use of standardized electronic medical record systems that will help physicians track the number of imaging procedures a patient is receiving, in both the in-patient and out-patient settings, which will help physicians discuss the potential dangers of high level of radiation exposure with patients (New HOD Policy); and be it further
RESOLVED, That our AMA support public initiatives, such as the “Image Wisely” and “Image Gently” campaigns, which aim to increase awareness of radiation in the medical setting and reduce exposure. (New HOD Policy)
“The ASRT is pleased with the AMA’s decision to adopt policies that support the medical community’s efforts to reduce radiation exposure in the medical setting,” said ASRT President Dawn McNeil, M.S.M., R.T.(R)(M), RDMS, RVT, CRA. “The AMA’s backing shows that the health care profession is banding together to strengthen educational and certification standards for all medical imaging and radiation therapy personnel, and we look forward to even more support in the future.”2011 Student Challenge Winners Announced
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