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Isn't it dangerous to be exposed to radiation even though it is monitored? Have there been cases of Radiologists dieing from the exposure of radiation?
Check out any Radiologic Physics textbook. "Review of Radiologic Physics" by Huda and Slone should be available at your Med. School bookstore. I think that you have to go back to the 1950's to find a time when Radiologists were at a measureably greater risk than members of the general population.Originally posted by Jumpu
Have there been studies that indicate what you all are saying? I am interested in this field but God Forbid I bring it up in my household. My Mother In law swears she knew of a radiologist who died from exposure and Heaven help her, I will NOT become one.
Whisker Barrel Cortex said:First of all, the current dose to radiologists except for interventionalists is minimal. Most cardiologists and orthopods get more radiation (and have little to no regard or knowledge of radiation safety).
dr-dre said:So, are you basing your claim that orthopods and cardiologists have no regard for radiation safety on data or your own personal experiences? Ya, I know that they don't have the radiation physics background of a radiologist (no surprise there). But, show me a study after 1979 that demonstrates these guys care less about getting irradiated than a radiologist.
Whisker Barrel Cortex said:Of course its based on my personal experiences and observations. I doubt a good study could be done to prove that fact.
dr-dre said:Exactly. Try to be objective and stop bashing other specialties that you know nothing about (unless you've also done an ortho residency / cards fellowship).
Whisker Barrel Cortex said:I will bash all I want. I've heard enough anti-radiology crap from people many fields to last me a lifetime. I have friends that are cardiology fellows and I have worked with them. My personal impressions still confirm the above statements.
dr-dre said:Listen up, tough guy. I may be a medical student, but it doesn't change my point: if you're going to make statements that other fields recklessly expose themselves to radiation, then show the data to prove it. That's all I'm saying.
Second, who the hell is anti-radiology? Radiology is great (and a field I'm considering as a career, which is why I'm on the radiology forum). I'm bashing YOU for being ingnorant and getting all riled up, but having NOTHING substantial to support your assertions beyond your own clearly subjective and emotional experiences.
I don't care how many cardiology fellows you are friends with. I don't care how many people you've given advice to about radiation safety. I don't care that you make fun of orthopods. I don't care that you imply medicine residents are only good for repleting K. Show me the data or shut up.
dr-dre said:Thanks BrettBatchelor and f w for answering my question politely and succintly. I agree it would be a study to measure stupidity. However, if stupidity is the source of excessive radiation exposure for the patient and physician, eliminating the stupidity would be a good thing for everyone (and prove that radiologists do a good job of minimizing their exposure to radiation).
Whisker Barrel Cortex said:Did you read my first post in answer to your question? Very polite and succinct.
Whisker Barrel Cortex said:Of course its based on my personal experiences and observations. I doubt a good study could be done to prove that fact.
The fact is, their radiation safety training is minimal and based on my personal observations, their knowledge of how to reduce radation exposure and the very basics of how their fluoro machine works is minimal. Of course they care about getting irradiated, they just don't seem to have the respect for and knowledge of doses and radiation that radiologists have. Thus, they are not as adept or careful about exposure in my experience. I have had to teach some pretty basic stuff to senior cardiology fellows.
Whisker Barrel Cortex said:My first post after yours. Find something inflammatory in it and I'll give you a prize. Good night.