The terrifying truth about CT scans-and when not to have one

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They have become a routine way of ruling out more serious diagnoses, offering peace of mind to patients, or getting to the crux of a health issue more quickly. But there are downsides to CT scans. 

Subject

Avoiding over-testing

RACGP guidelines

Period3 Jun 2025

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  • TitleThe terrifying truth about CT scans - and when not to have one
    Degree of recognitionNational
    Media name/outletDaily Mail Australia
    Media typePrint
    Country/TerritoryAustralia
    Date3/06/25
    DescriptionThey have become a routine way of ruling out more serious diagnoses, offering peace of mind to patients, or getting to the crux of a health issue more quickly. But there are downsides to CT scans.
    Producer/AuthorBek Day
    URLhttps://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-14773993/CT-scans-cause-cancer.html
    PersonsMark Morgan
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