“In states where no regulation exists, anyone is permitted to perform medical imaging and radiation therapy procedures, sometimes after just a few weeks of on-the-job training.” SometimesStatesJobsWeekTrainingMedicalTherapyRadiationRegulationProceduresImagingJob Training Author:Charles W. Pickering
“Millions of Americans every year depend upon medical imaging exams to diagnose disease and detect injury, and thousands more rely on radiation therapy to treat and cure their cancers.” YearsMillionsDependsDiseaseTreatsCancerMedicalCuresTherapyRelyInjuryRadiationExamImaging Author:Charles W. Pickering
“The current lack of a national standard for operators of medical imaging and radiation therapy equipment poses a hazard to American patients and jeopardizes quality health care.” CareQualityStandardsPatientCurrentsMedicalHealth CareTherapyRadiationEquipmentHazardsOperatorsJeopardizeImagingQuality Health CareNational Standards Author:Charles W. Pickering
