Thank you for your
interest in our attempt to inform the public of the licensure
requirements of this State. In an effort to enhance the
public’s knowledge about the profession of radiologic
technology, help reduce their exposure to ionizing radiation
and provide an easy way to track x-ray procedures, we have
developed the “My Personal X-ray Procedure Record”
card. The front of this card provides the public with seven
steps that they can take to protect themselves prior to
having an x-ray procedure and information about the licensure
requirements for radiologic technologists. The back of this
card contains an area for the public to record any x-ray
procedures that they may have. We believe that this card
can help improve communications between the health care
provider and patient, enhance the doctor’s understanding
of their patients’ x-ray history and avoid unnecessary
duplicate procedures.
PURPOSE:
The Department of
Environmental Protection (Department) suggests that all
x-ray procedures be recorded as part of a patient’s
permanent health records. The Department provides the “My
Personal X-ray Procedure Record” card to inform the
public of the licensure requirements for all operators of
x-ray equipment in New Jersey and to help track an individual’s
x-ray procedure history. This card is not intended to suggest
a safe limit to the number of x-ray procedures that can
be performed. Using this card can help doctors understand
their patients’ x-ray procedure history and help to
avoid unnecessary procedures.
