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Should CT Technologists be giving consents for x-ray dye?

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How can it be optional tha ct technologists give x-ray dye consent? i.e. Have the patient sign it , etc. Should this not be the responsability of the Radiologist? !!
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Optimally yes, it would be better for the radiologist to give the consent for that very small percentage of patients who really listen and analyize their risks etc. From a logistics point of view, however, such a requirement would further paralyze imaging departments around the country. These days it is hard enough to find radiologists who will just read x-rays.
In my department when the patient has serious questions about the inforned consent spiel, the radiologist will generally talk to the patient directly.
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