Question

Regarding justification and optimization:

a. Both referrer and practitioner must be registered medical professionals

b. Both referrer and practitioner must have adequate training in radiation hazards

c. The authorization is only given by the practitioner

d. It is the responsibility of only the referrer and operator to make an enquiry about pregnancy

e. Dentists, cardiologists and radiographers can act as referrer, practitioner and operator

Answer 1

a. False. Other healthcare professionals can act as a referrer.

b. False. Both practitioner and operator must have adequate training.

c. False. In special circumstances, the operator is given permission to authorize an examination.

d. False. It is also the responsibility of the practitioner.

e. True.