Internet-based ICRP resource for healthcare providers on the risks and benefits of medical imaging that uses ionising radiation

The purpose of the International Commission on Radiological Protection (ICRP) Committee 3 Working Party was to update the 2001 web-based module ‘Radiation and your patient: a guide for medical practitioners’ from ICRP. The key elements of this task were: to clearly identify the target audience (such...

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Published in:Annals of the ICRP 2016-06, Vol.45 (1_suppl), p.148-155
Main Authors: Demeter, S., Applegate, K.E., Perez, M.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Diagnostic Imaging - standards
Diagnostic systems
Health care
Health Personnel
Humans
International Agencies
Internet
Medical
Medical imaging
Occupational Exposure
Paediatrics
Patients
Radiation Exposure
Radiation Protection - standards
Radiation, Ionizing
Risk
Risk Assessment
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Summary:The purpose of the International Commission on Radiological Protection (ICRP) Committee 3 Working Party was to update the 2001 web-based module ‘Radiation and your patient: a guide for medical practitioners’ from ICRP. The key elements of this task were: to clearly identify the target audience (such as healthcare providers with an emphasis on primary care); to review other reputable sources of information; and to succinctly publish the contribution made by ICRP to the various topics. A ‘question-and-answer’ format addressing practical topics was adopted. These topics included benefits and risks of imaging using ionising radiation in common medical situations, as well as pertaining to specific populations such as pregnant, breast-feeding, and paediatric patients. In general, the benefits of medical imaging and related procedures far outweigh the potential risks associated with ionising radiation exposure. However, it is still important to ensure that the examinations are clinically justified, that the procedure is optimised to deliver the lowest dose commensurate with the medical purpose, and that consideration is given to diagnostic reference levels for particular classes of examinations.
ISSN:0146-6453
1872-969X
DOI:10.1177/0146645316637786