In the event that a pregnant patient is inadvertently irradiated:

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The radiologic physicist is the expert in radiation physics and dosimetry, and is the best person to perform calculations necessary to determine the fetal dose. The radiologist may also be involved in the management of the patient's care, but would not typically perform the dosimetry calculations. The radiographer and imaging department manager may not have the necessary expertise to perform these calculations accurately.

In the Event That a Pregnant Patient Is Inadvertently Irradiated