title: Ethical and financial considerations in Australia.
abstract: Australian nonionic contrast media experience follows the European pattern and anticipates developments in the United States. Cost concerns and unclear safety advantages led the Royal Australian College of Radiologists to develop guidelines for contrast media usage and an adverse reaction survey.
authors.affiliation: St. Vincent's Hospital, Sydney, Australia.
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Benness
mesh_terms: D001315:Australia; D003287:Contrast Media / Q000009:adverse effects*; D003365:Costs and Cost Analysis; D004992:Ethics, Medical; D006801:Humans; D009994:Osmolar Concentration; D011871:Radiology / Q000191:economics / Q000592:standards*; D012307:Risk Factors
chemical_list: D003287:Contrast Media