Whereas x-rays are a proven cause of human cancer and mutations; Whereas dosage, from any medical agent which is a proven carcinogen and mutagen, should be measured, recorded, and kept as low as technically possible, consistent with obtaining its medicl or dental benefit; Whereas nuclear workers have their exposures to radiation routinely measured, even though they often accumulate less exposure than non-cancer medical patients; THEREFORE, medical and dental patients have the right (a) to know their radiation exposures from x-ray imaging procedures and to possess a reliable dose-record, and (b) to know that the medical and dental communities are actively seeking the most effective ways to reduce dossage during x-ray imaging procedures. I support the patients' right to know. Signature__________________________________________ Date _____________ Printed name_________________________________________________________ Address____________________________________________________________ City/ST/ZIP__________________________________________________________