Evaluation of [222]Rn rate in medical dormitory of Kerman city

Radon [[222]Rn] Measurement in the residential environments is very important because of its effecting on human health and causing cancer in the respiratory system. [222]Rn is individually responsible for half of the natural radiation received in humans and influences on human by breathing. Hence, this study was undertaken to access the [222]Rn level in the dormitories of Kerman university of medical science [southeast of Iran] to ensure its safety level. In this study, for measuring [222]Rn level in seven dormitories of the Kerman University of Medical Sciences, the Lucas cell technique was used. This study was undertaken during the winter because of the high concentration of radon in this season due to closed building ambience. In this study, the highest measured radon gas rate was 24.5 Bq/m[3] in Boustan [1]. Average concentrations of the radon gas in all dormitories were 4.7 Bq/m[3], which is lower than the standard level. The results of this study showed that the [222]Rn level in all dormitories was lower than the normal amount [48 Bq/m3] as well as the standard level

[ opinions of physicians about radiology reports]

Radiology reports are often the only means of communication between radiologists and physicians. Despite the importance of these reports, practically physicians do not give a feedback about radiology reports. This study was aimed to determine the opinions of specialists towards radiology reports. In this descriptive study, sample consisted of all specialists working in Kerman city. Data collection was done by a researcher-made questionnaire consisted of demographic variables, items related to radiology and 17 items to assess opinion. Validity and reliability of the questionnaire were confirmed before data gathering Participants were 220 specialists in 15 fields. Most of them were male [60.1%]. The most percent of sample belonged to specialists in Internal medicine [16.5%], Orthopedists [16.5%] and Gynecologists [13.8%]. Majority of physicians trusted in radiology reports more then 50%. Mean total opinion score [ +/- SD] was 2.66 [ +/- 0.38] which was 85% of the maximum score. The highest mean scores belonged to "the style and quality of reports" and "the ability of interpreting radiographs." Neither mean score of domains nor total mean score showed significant difference based on the level of education. Based on the total opinion score, specialists do not have positive opinion toward radiology reports. In regard to increasing complexity of medical imaging and its role in the treatment of patients, better communication between radiologists and specialists in order to improve accurate diagnosis and treatment is necessary