Calif. Legislature passes radiation protection bill

Aug 26, 2010

Taking aim at the CT radiation overdose incidents that have roiled imaging facilities throughout California, the state's Assembly on Thursday overwhelmingly approved legislation that would establish protocols and safeguards to protect patients from overdoses.

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