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Medical Radiation: Status and Availability in The Bahamas

Issue: 
DOI: 
10.7727/wimj.2018.179
Pages: 
493–97
Synopsis: 
This study was used to provide an understanding of where The Bahamas stands, regarding staffing, equipment and quality assurance. Approximately, 62% of the examined clinics were located in New Providence, with 84% of said clinics belonging to the private sector.

ABSTRACT 

Accepted: 
03 Aug, 2018
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e-Published: 21 Dec, 2018

Medical Radiation: Status and Availability in The Bahamas

Synopsis: 
This study was used to provide an understanding of where The Bahamas stands, regarding staffing, equipment and quality assurance. Approximately, 62% of the examined clinics were located in New Providence, with 84% of said clinics belonging to the private sector.
Journal Sections: 
e-Published: 04 Dec, 2018

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Manuscripts that are Published Ahead of Print have been peer reviewed and accepted for publication by the Editorial Board of the West Indian Medical Journal. They may appear in their original format and may not be copy edited or formatted in the style guide of this Journal. While accepted manuscripts are not yet assigned a volume, issue or page numbers, they can be cited using the DOI and date of e-publication. See our Instructions for Authors on how to properly cite manuscripts at this stage. The contents of the manuscript may change before it is published in its final form. Manuscripts in this section will be removed once they have been issued to a volume and issue, but will still retain the DOI and date of e-publication.

Applying Radiation Safety Standards in Diagnostic Radiology in Jamaica

DOI: 
10.7727/wimj.2016.385
Synopsis: 
Thermo-luminiscent dosimeters badges are the main dosimeters employed in Jamaica with no protocol in place specifying their safe use and storage. This paper seeks to evaluate the radiation safety practices employed in Jamaican radiology centers in accordance with international standards, and offer recommendations where necessary.
ABSTRACT
 
Objectives: To assess the current status of radiological safety practices in Jamaica and recommend radiation management and safety practices in accordance with the Jamaican Nuclear Safety and Radiation Protection Act, 2015. 
 
Accepted: 
05 Oct, 2016
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e-Published: 03 Nov, 2016

Disclaimer

Manuscripts that are Published Ahead of Print have been peer reviewed and accepted for publication by the Editorial Board of the West Indian Medical Journal. They may appear in their original format and may not be copy edited or formatted in the style guide of this Journal. While accepted manuscripts are not yet assigned a volume, issue or page numbers, they can be cited using the DOI and date of e-publication. See our Instructions for Authors on how to properly cite manuscripts at this stage. The contents of the manuscript may change before it is published in its final form. Manuscripts in this section will be removed once they have been issued to a volume and issue, but will still retain the DOI and date of e-publication.

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