Publication Name	World Journal of Radiology
Manuscript ID	22341
Country	Greece

Received	2015-08-28 17:17
Peer-Review Started	2015-08-31 11:26
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Return for Revision	2015-10-09 17:15
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Typeset the Manuscript	2016-02-15 15:47
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Category	Radiology, Nuclear Medicine & Medical Imaging
Manuscript Type	Review
Article Title	Importance of establishing radiation protection culture in Radiology Department
Manuscript Source	Invited Manuscript
All Author List	Agapi Ploussi and Efstathios P Efstathopoulos
Funding Agency and Grant Number
Corresponding Author	Efstathios P Efstathopoulos, PhD, 2nd Department of Radiology, Medical School, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, 1 Rimini St, 12462 Athens, Greece. stathise@med.uoa.gr
Key Words	Radiation protection culture; Radiation safety; Radiology Department; Interventional radiology
Core Tip	Radiation protection culture (RPC) is a com-bination of knowledge, beliefs and practices related to radiation safety. The establishment of a RPC in a Radiology Department demands substantial knowledge of radiation risks, safety rules and active participation of all stakeholders. Professionals have the key role in the creation of a RPC. A strong RPC provides more effective diagnosis and treatment, improves patient and staff safety and reduces radiation exposure. The objective of our study is to highlight the role of RPC in a Radiology Department with an emphasis on promoting RPC in the Interventional Radiology environment.
Publish Date	2016-02-26 17:04
Citation	Ploussi A, Efstathopoulos EP. Importance of establishing radiation protection culture in radiology department. World J Radiol 2016; 8(2): 142-147
URL	http://www.wjgnet.com/1949-8470/full/v8/i2/142.htm
DOI	http://dx.doi.org/10.4329/wjr.v8.i2.142

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