Episode 42: Radiation Safety, the Universe, and Everything with Jason Hout
Description
In this special 42nd episode, Jason Stone speaks with health physicist Jason Hout, who oversees radiation safety across more than 20 hospitals. They discuss how radiation is used in medicine, the significance of lutetium-177 in prostate cancer treatment, and the safety protocols that protect both patients and staff.The conversation also explores emerging therapies like alpha emitters, the regulatory framework that governs radiation in healthcare, and how artificial intelligence could transform radiation safety in the future. With insights on rural healthcare access and evolving safety practices, this episode highlights how the medical community balances innovation with patient protection.As Douglas Adams might remind us: Don’t Panic.