August 11, 2025European RadiologyOpen Access

Balancing patients’ benefits and risks in computed tomography: a European Society of Radiology ‘EuroSafe Imaging’ viewpoint

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CT imaging provides significant diagnostic value, yet carries a heightened risk of cancer, emphasizing the importance of informed discussions.
Radiologists must communicate the risks associated with CT studies in a clear manner, considering individual and population risks involved.
Applying the ALARA principle—As Low As Reasonably Achievable—helps in maximizing the benefits while minimizing the harm of imaging studies.
The responsibility lies with radiologists to ensure appropriate imaging selection through rigorous justification and protocol optimization.

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This viewpoint discusses the risks and diagnostic value of CT imaging, highlighting the ALARA principle for radiologists.

Damilakis et al. (2025) studied this question.

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