The Promise and Risks of Medical Radiation
http://thekojonnamdishow.org/shows/2010-03-09/promise-and-risks-medical-radiation
Medical radiation has saved countless lives and helped many patients avoid the risks of exploratory surgery. Yet a recent New York Times investigation found that some radiation patients have been seriously harmed by human and computer error. We'll discuss the increasingly sophisticated technology, and a new push for more training and oversight of hospitals that provide these treatments.
Guests
Walt Bogdanich
Investigative Reporter, The New York Times
Anthony Zietman
President, American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO)
Dave Fisher
Executive Director, Medical Imaging and Technology Alliance (MITA)
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