In combination exams (e.g., chest/abdomen), what is the role of radiologist and technologist in minimizing patient dose?

• A. Justify each exam, optimize technique for each view, coordinate shielding, and monitor cumulative dose
• B. Radiologists justify; technologists perform without optimization
• C. Shielding is avoided to prevent obscuring anatomy
• D. Use maximum exposure to obtain fast results

Answer: (A)