2017
Awareness of radiation risks from CT scans among patients and providers and obstacles for informed decision-making
Schuster AL, Forman HP, Strassle PD, Meyer LT, Connelly SV, Lee CI. Awareness of radiation risks from CT scans among patients and providers and obstacles for informed decision-making. Emergency Radiology 2017, 25: 41-49. PMID: 28948391, DOI: 10.1007/s10140-017-1557-8.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsEmergency providersCT scanRadiation doseCT radiationPercent of patientsTertiary care centerCT scan radiation exposureAbdominopelvic CT scansChest X-rayRisk/benefitModerate painAbdominopelvic CTRadiologist awarenessResultsA totalEmergency departmentCare centerPatientsStudy designDoseDose rangeRadiation exposureCTRadiation riskRadiologistsScans
2015
Communicating Potential Radiation-Induced Cancer Risks From Medical Imaging Directly to Patients.
Lam DL, Larson DB, Eisenberg JD, Forman HP, Lee CI. Communicating Potential Radiation-Induced Cancer Risks From Medical Imaging Directly to Patients. American Journal Of Roentgenology 2015, 205: 962-70. PMID: 26295534, DOI: 10.2214/ajr.15.15057.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsRadiation-induced cancer riskCancer risk awarenessCancer riskRadiation doseOriginal research articlesMedical radiation exposureConsensus statementCT examinationsInclusion criteriaPatientsPotential riskInformed consentRadiation exposureDoseImaging proceduresPhysiciansRiskRisk awarenessRadiation riskMedical imaging proceduresSystematic literature reviewLimited awarenessImagingEducational initiativesLiterature review
2007
Informing parents about CT radiation exposure in children: it's OK to tell them.
Larson DB, Rader SB, Forman HP, Fenton LZ. Informing parents about CT radiation exposure in children: it's OK to tell them. American Journal Of Roentgenology 2007, 189: 271-5. PMID: 17646450, DOI: 10.2214/ajr.07.2248.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsLifetime riskTertiary care children's hospitalInformational handoutCT radiation exposureRisk of cancerChildren's HospitalParents of childrenCT changesCT examinationsChild's doctorPediatric CTRadiation exposureCTCancerParental understandingRadiation doseParental knowledgeRiskChildrenHospitalDoctorsRadiation riskParents' understandingLevel of concernParents
2006
Diagnostic CT scans: institutional informed consent guidelines and practices at academic medical centers.
Lee CI, Flaster HV, Haims AH, Monico EP, Forman HP. Diagnostic CT scans: institutional informed consent guidelines and practices at academic medical centers. American Journal Of Roentgenology 2006, 187: 282-7. PMID: 16861528, DOI: 10.2214/ajr.05.0813.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAcademic medical centerU.S. academic medical centersMedical CenterInformed consentCT scanPercent of sitesRadiology technologistsDiagnostic CT scansPossible radiation riskPossible allergic reactionsRadiation riskInstitutional review boardStudy response rateMost academic medical centersAllergic reactionsPhysician counterpartsPatientsResponse rateReview boardCTCurrent informed consent practicesInformed consent practicesRiskScansConsent