Current working practices during pregnancy in British radiologists.
A postal survey was conducted of female radiologists practising in the United Kingdom to assess attitudes to, and working practices during, pregnancy in radiologists. A wide variation was found in both practices and attitudes but with a good general appreciation of the principles of radiation protection. The risk to the fetus of occupational exposure during pregnancy is likely to be small but there is a widespread desire for more guidance on suitable and safe working practices for pregnant radiologists.
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Department of Radiology, King's College Hospital, London.
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D000328:Adult; D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D005260:Female; D007722:Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; D006801:Humans; D016273:Occupational Exposure; D010561:Personnel Staffing and Scheduling; D010822:Physicians, Women / Q000523:psychology; D011247:Pregnancy / Q000528:radiation effects; D011835:Radiation Protection; D011839:Radiation, Ionizing; D011871:Radiology; D012307:Risk Factors; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D006113:United Kingdom