The DIRE Act REQUIRES CLINICIANS

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to provide written notification to patients of the actual radiation dose and associated risks of Diagnostic Ionizing Radiation Exposure (DIRE) prescribed in their medical test.

 

The DIRE Act TEACHES CLINICIANS

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the radiation dose they are actually prescribing to patients and requires them to prescribe the DIRE similar to prescribing medicine..

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The DIRE Act INCLUDES PRECISION

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algorithms that allow clinicians to refer patients to DIRE-free exams when warranted and available.

 

The DIRE Act INFORMS, TRACKS AND STORES

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patient’s environmental radiation exposure and DIRE, including more than 60 diagnostic tests. and  That information is stored in a nationwide Radiation Registry.

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The DIRE Act CREATES OPPORTUNITIES

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to conduct real time research during patient DIRE exams to further evaluate DIRE amounts and effects.