title: [Present problems in x-ray diagnostics--introductory review (author's transl)].
abstract: Introductory article for a series on problems about appropriate applications in x-ray diagnostics; the following questions are dealt with:--Did the development of clinical x-ray diagnostics keep up with the technological development?--Are the costs arising in x-ray diagnostics still tolerable compared with the benefits?--Is it possible to reduce the somatic and genetic population exposure by means of appropriate measures or is it only possible to "simply" accept it?
mesh_terms: D003362:Cost-Benefit Analysis; D004470:Economics, Medical; D006801:Humans; D011831:Radiation Genetics; D011835:Radiation Protection; D011859:Radiography / Q000592:standards
vernacular_title: Standortbestimmung in der Röntgendiagnostik Einführende Betrachtung.