Physics A-Level
dose reduction
What dose reduction means in Physics A-Level, as defined for AQA.
Definition of dose reduction
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Both methods increase the signal produced per unit patient dose, so they reduce the dose required for a diagnostic image.
Topics that use dose reduction
- Image detection and enhancement (A-level only) (AQA A-Level)
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