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
Radiation dose associated with unenhanced CT for suspected renal colic: impact of repetitive studies.
Katz SI, Saluja S, Brink JA, Forman HP. Radiation dose associated with unenhanced CT for suspected renal colic: impact of repetitive studies. American Journal Of Roentgenology 2006, 186: 1120-4. PMID: 16554590, DOI: 10.2214/ajr.04.1838.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsDose-length productSingle-detector CTHistory of nephrolithiasisRenal colicEffective dosesUnenhanced CT examinationsCT examinationsUnenhanced CTMean dose-length productCumulative effective dosesRadiation doseCumulative radiation doseMean effective dosesTotal effective dosesPain examinationFlank painAdult patientsPatient agePediatric ageSerial CTPatientsColicDosesMultiple examinationsCT
2004
Diagnostic CT Scans: Assessment of Patient, Physician, and Radiologist Awareness of Radiation Dose and Possible Risks1
Lee CI, Haims AH, Monico EP, Brink JA, Forman HP. Diagnostic CT Scans: Assessment of Patient, Physician, and Radiologist Awareness of Radiation Dose and Possible Risks1. Radiology 2004, 231: 393-8. PMID: 15031431, DOI: 10.1148/radiol.2312030767.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsED physiciansCT scanCancer riskRadiation doseChest radiographsMost ED physiciansPercent of patientsAbdominopelvic CT scansAssessment of patientsEmergency department physiciansU.S. academic medical centersAcademic medical centerFlank painAdult patientsRadiologist awarenessDepartment physiciansMedical CenterPatientsCT dosesPhysiciansLifetime cancer riskDoseScansRadiologistsRisk