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In terms of patient safety, why might a doctor choose a non-ionising imaging method over an ionising one?.
- A.Non-ionising methods provide clearer images
- B.Non-ionising methods are less expensive
- C.Non-ionising methods do not expose patients to harmful radiation
- D.Non-ionising methods are faster
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- Non-ionising methods do not expose patients to harmful radiation
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Doctors may prefer non-ionising imaging methods to minimize the risk of radiation exposure to patients, especially in vulnerable populations such as children or pregnant women.
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