It’s important to talk to your doctor about any tests or treatments you may receive. Ask questions and provide helpful information.
Ask why you need this test or treatment.
Ask how the procedure can improve your health.
Find out if there are alternatives to the procedure that do not use radiation but are equally good.
Tell your doctor about any X-ray procedure you have recently had.
Tell your doctor or X-ray technologist if you are, or might be, pregnant.
Do not insist on having an X-ray procedure if your doctor says you do not need it.
Do not refuse to have an X-ray procedure if there is a need for it and the benefits outweigh the risk.