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Radiology Safety Guidelines
Radiation safety
For information on the typical radiation doses that you would receive from common x-rays and scans, please download the document below.
Radiation Dose Information (pdf) | 204KBMRI safety
For MRI safety information, please visit the MRI page.
Contrast agents in radiology
For information on the types of contrast used in radiology and potential allergic reactions to contrast, please download the document below.
Contrast Agents in Diagnostic Imaging (pdf) | 153KBPregnancy and radiology
For scans involving the use of radiation, we will need to rule out the possibility that you may be pregnant.
Certain examinations can proceed regardless of pregnancy status, such as a DEXA scan or a chest X-ray, as these are very low risk examinations.
Your care team will provide you with a form to complete before your scan. Details such as the date of your last period is required. They will use the information provided in this form to determine if there is any possibility you may be pregnant and whether you can proceed with your scan.
If you are pregnant or pregnancy cannot be ruled out, your referring doctor will need to complete a form to explain why the exam is needed. Staff will also tailor the exam to ensure the dose is kept as low as possible while ensuring the scan is fully diagnostic.
