The Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015 (MACRA) Made Simple for Medical and Radiation Oncologists: A Narrative Review
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DOI: 10.1001/jamaoncol.2018.5631
Abstract: Importance The Medicare Access and CHIP (Children’s Health Insurance Program) Reauthorization Act of 2015 (MACRA) instituted significant changes in payment methods for many Medicare Part B billing providers (eg, clinicians and health care facilities). Fulfilling… read more here.
Keywords: medical radiation; macra; payment; oncology ... See more keywords
Collaborative learning in the professional development of medical radiation practitioners.
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DOI: 10.1002/jmrs.548
Abstract: INTRODUCTION Medical radiation practitioners (MRPs) participate in continuous professional development (CPD) to update their knowledge, skills, safety standards and patient care. The Medical Radiation Practice Board of Australia (MRPBA) recommends that practitioners participate in a… read more here.
Keywords: medical radiation; radiation practitioners; professional development; collaborative learning ... See more keywords
Simulation‐based education for medical radiation students: A scoping review
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DOI: 10.1002/jmrs.572
Abstract: Simulation‐based education is a significant aspect of teaching clinical skills in tertiary medical radiation science programmes, allowing students to experience the clinical setting in a safe environment. As an educational tool, simulation exists in many… read more here.
Keywords: based education; simulation based; medical radiation; simulation ... See more keywords
Health preference research: An overview for medical radiation sciences
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DOI: 10.1002/jmrs.580
Abstract: Understanding preferences of key stakeholders including patients, clinicians and policymakers can inform clinical practice, workforce and policy. It also allows health services to evaluate existing clinical practices, policies and procedures. This commentary aims to introduce… read more here.
Keywords: health; preference research; health preference; preference ... See more keywords
Emergency pharmacology for the CT technologist
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DOI: 10.1002/jmrs.620
Abstract: The scope of practice of the medical radiation practitioner demands knowledge and understanding of the indications, contraindications, warnings, precautions, proper use, drug interactions and adverse reactions of a variety of medications. The risk of patient… read more here.
Keywords: pharmacology; technologist; medical radiation; emergency pharmacology ... See more keywords
Common strategic research agenda for radiation protection in medicine
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DOI: 10.1007/s13244-016-0538-x
Abstract: AbstractReflecting the change in funding strategies for European research projects, and the goal to jointly improve medical radiation protection through sustainable research efforts, five medical societies involved in the application of ionising radiation (European Association… read more here.
Keywords: medical radiation; medicine; research; radiation ... See more keywords
Precise pulmonary scanning and reducing medical radiation exposure by developing a clinically applicable intelligent CT system: Toward improving patient care
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ebiom.2020.102724
Abstract: Background Interstitial lung disease requires frequent re-examination, which directly causes excessive cumulative radiation exposure. To date, AI has not been applied to CT for enhancing clinical care; thus, we hypothesize AI may empower CT with… read more here.
Keywords: medical radiation; radiation exposure; care; pulmonary scanning ... See more keywords
Mortality among Medical Radiation Workers in the United States, 1965-2016.
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DOI: 10.1080/09553002.2021.1967508
Abstract: BACKGROUND Estimates of radiation risks following prolonged exposures at low doses and low-dose rates are uncertain. Medical radiation workers are a major component of the Million Person Study (MPS) of low-dose health effects. Annual personal… read more here.
Keywords: radiation workers; medical radiation; lung cancer; radiation ... See more keywords
Analyzing physical characteristics and shielding efficiency for non-lead medical radiation shielding sheets improved using PMMA
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DOI: 10.1080/10420150.2018.1563897
Abstract: ABSTRACT Recently, the research for replacing heavy lead goods, such as medical radiation shielding sheets with environmentally friendly shielding materials has been widely carried out. The use of tungsten injected into the base material of… read more here.
Keywords: medical radiation; shielding sheets; shielding efficiency; pmma ... See more keywords
Survey of the publics’ preferences for communication of medical radiation risk
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DOI: 10.1088/1361-6498/ac4c93
Abstract: To comply with the Ionising Radiations (Medical Exposures) Regulations 2017, patients need to be adequately informed of medical radiation risks prior to exposure. This study used a survey developed in partnership with patients and members… read more here.
Keywords: survey; risk; radiation risk; radiation ... See more keywords
Evaluation of a 3D diamond detector for medical radiation dosimetry
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DOI: 10.1088/1748-0221/12/01/p01003
Abstract: Synthetic diamond has several properties that are particularly suited to applications in medical radiation dosimetry. It is tissue equivalent, not toxic and shows a high resistance to radiation damage, low leakage current and stability of… read more here.
Keywords: medical radiation; detector; radiation dosimetry; diamond ... See more keywords