The ASRT supports the elimination of gonadal and fetal shielding specifically during abdominal and pelvic radiography examinations performed by registered radiologic technologists. Do you wonder why shielding recommendations have changed? Do you recognize what this means for you as an RT? It is essential that we educate our patients and health care colleagues on these changes, as well as the important role that radiologic technologists play in the delivery of safe and high-quality medical imaging procedures. ASRT has produced several free resources for staff and patient education on this topic. Read more to get answers and to access free resources!

 

 

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