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Which of the following are correct regarding the principles of radiation protection? a. The dose to the patient should not exceed a certain limit b. Dose limits apply to workers c. The Ionising Radiation Regulations 1999 (IRR99) is concerned with radiation protection of patients d. The Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposure) Regulations 2000 (IRMER) is enforced by the Care Quality Commission e. The IRR99 is enforced by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) |
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Answer» a. False. The dose to the patient should be as low as reasonably achievable (ALARA principle) in order to make sure that the patient receives maximum benefit with minimum risk. b. True. Dose limits apply to workers, such that a dose in excess of these values is deemed not to be justified, no matter how great the benefit. c. False. The IRR99 is not concerned with radiation protection of patients. Patient protection was introduced into UK law in the Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposure) Regulations 2000 (IRMER) d. True. e. True. |
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