ED clinicians’ radiation knowledge gaps fail to influence imaging referral practices

Among 90 ED clinicians, mean radiation knowledge score was 5.70/11 and only 27.8% had formal education. More importantly, knowledge did not correlate with imaging referral practices, indicating education alone may not alter referral decisions.

• Self-perceived radiation knowledge also showed no association with referral practices or objective knowledge.
• Over 70% of participants acknowledged the importance of radiation safety education.
• Researchers advocate for clinically integrated, longitudinal education emphasizing justification and non-ionizing alternatives.

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