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What's brewing in RT and RA legislation, policy, and standards?

AuntMinnie

A range of federal and state legislation and other developments in the works could have a significant impact on radiologic technologists and registered radiology assistants, either supporting and strengthening these professions or weakening them.

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AuntMinnie 2010: Settlement reached in Mad River pediatric CT radiation case

AuntMinnie

SACRAMENTO, CA - A California radiologic technologist accused of delivering a major radiation overdose to a 23-month-old boy faced testimony this week on her role in the incident. Within a few hours, the child developed a bright red ring around his head from the massive overdose of radiation. Is this safe?"

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AuntMinnie 2009: California technologist faces testimony in CT overdose case

AuntMinnie

SACRAMENTO, CA - A California radiologic technologist accused of delivering a major radiation overdose to a 23-month-old boy faced testimony this week on her role in the incident. Within a few hours, the child developed a bright red ring around his head from the massive overdose of radiation. Is this safe?"