Contact shielding is one of the most divisive areas in the field of radiography today. Some practitioners believe it remains an essential part of protecting patients from radiation, while others believe the risk has reduced significantly in recent years. The matter was debated at a session at the online ISRRT (International Society of Radiographers and Radiological Technologists) congress in Dublin (August 20-22), with arguments presented for, and against, shielding in radiography.
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