This talk updates delegates on the work of the Clinical Imaging Board working group set up to produce patient
information about the benefits and risks of radiation associated with imaging procedures.

Educational aims:
• To review the imperatives regarding the ‘risk conversation’ from the Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposure)
Regulations (IRMER) 2017.
• To explain the plan to provide materials for use in imaging departments to introduce the conversation.
13
• To demonstrate the factors and principles that are influencing the design of the materials and the wide range
of organisations involved in the design.
• To demonstrate how widespread take-up of the materials, once finalised, will ensure consistency of approach for
patients.

References:
The Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposure) Regulations
http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2017/1322/contents/made

Further reading:
Making the Case for Information – the evidence for investing in high quality health information for patients
and the public
https://www.pifonline.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/PiF-Case-for-Information-Report-Final-Full-Report.pdf