Smart Cards Track Patient Radiation Exposure
While advancements in medical imaging technology has significantly improved patient care, X-rays and CT scans are a leading source of radiation exposure. In an effort to curb the related health risks, the United Nations is working to develop a smart card that would track the level of radiation patients are exposed to when receiving CT scans or X-rays. The data record of the procedure and the amount of radiation received would be stored onto the smart card for health care providers to access and view instantly. More on Smart Cards and Usage Tracking »
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