Medical Student’s Knowledge of Ionizing Radiation and Radiation Protection in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Journal Title: The Egyptian Journal of Hospital Medicine - Year 2019, Vol 70, Issue 0

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this study aimed to assess the knowledge of medical students in ionizing radiation and to study the effect of a 3-hour lecture in correcting their misconceptions.

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(2019). Medical Student’s Knowledge of Ionizing Radiation and Radiation Protection in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The Egyptian Journal of Hospital Medicine, 70(0), 205-209. https://europub.co.uk/articles/-A-492490