Barriers to not informing patients about radiation in connection with radiological examinations: Radiographers' opinion.

Introduction: In some instances, little knowledge regarding radiological examinations is provided to patients. The purpose was to investigate whether radiographers inform patients about radiation, and if not, the reasons for it.

Methods: A questionnaire was sent to radiographers working in the public sector in Northern Finland.

Parents' received and expected information about their child's radiation exposure during radiographic examinations.

Background: Despite regulations, insufficient information is provided to adult patients prior to their radiologic examinations. Information regarding paediatric patients has not been systematically studied.

Objective: To survey parents' experience and wishes for information in connection with their child's radiographic examination.

Patient information regarding medical radiation exposure is inadequate: Patients' experience in a university hospital.

Introduction: It is suspected that little or no information is provided to patients regarding radiological examinations. The purpose was to evaluate the coverage, content and source of this information in a university hospital.

Methods: Altogether 147 patients (18-85 years) were interviewed after different examinations using a questionnaire.

Information about radiation dose and risks in connection with radiological examinations: what patients would like to know.

Objectives: To find out patients' wishes for the content and sources of the information concerning radiological procedures.

Methods: A questionnaire providing quantitative and qualitative data was prepared. It comprised general information, dose and risks of radiation, and source of information.

Musical aptitude is associated with AVPR1A-haplotypes.

Artistic creativity forms the basis of music culture and music industry. Composing, improvising and arranging music are complex creative functions of the human brain, which biological value remains unknown. We hypothesized that practicing music is social communication that needs musical aptitude and even creativity in music.