AAPM Affirms CT Scans Are Important Diagnostic Tools When Used Appropriately
American Association of Physicists in Medicine (AAPM)In a recently approved position statement, the American Association of Physicists in Medicine (AAPM) affirms that computed tomography (CT) scans are important diagnostic tools for children and adults when used appropriately. AAPM encourages parents to discuss the need for any diagnostic medical procedures for their children with their physician.