Ways to reduce your exposure to x-rays:
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A doctor should examine you first, to determine if there is a clinical need for the x-ray. Ask your doctor if the x-ray is necessary.
- Be certain that you or your child's gonadal area receives some type of protective shielding when the gonadal area is being x-rayed unless the shield will interfere with the diagnosis. There is usually some type of leaded shield such as a leaded apron for dental x-rays. For medical x-rays, different types and sizes of leaded shielding (adult, child) should be used to protect the area.
- If you change doctors, ask that your old x-rays be sent to your new doctor.
- If you are referred to another doctor, make sure that any x-rays already taken for your current problem are sent to the new doctor.
- As an agency, we strive to keep radiation exposure as low as reasonably possible to stay within the boundaries of the ALARA (as low as reasonably achievable) standard. As a general statement, less is better.
- Visit the Image Gently website for information about chidren and X-rays.