Washington joins growing number of states regulating dose limits for radiation

Jodelle Maglaya | January 04, 2017 | Radiology Business | Quality

The Washington Department of Health has started enforcing a change to regulations in 2017 that will ensure patients do not exceed dose limits for radiation.

This new regulation is one that is common in a growing number of states, as people have voiced concerns about over-exposure leading to negative side effects.

These concerns is in part what led Washington to implement these standards, and doctors are hopeful that this move will improve patient care.

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Jodelle Maglaya

Jodelle joined TriMed Media Group in 2016 as a senior writer, focusing on content for Radiology Business and Health Imaging. After receiving her master's from DePaul University, she worked as a news reporter and communications specialist.

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