Fundamentals and Laws Flashcards
What are Stochastic Effects?
Effects that occur by chance and random in nature
What are Deterministic Effects?
A cause-and-effect relationship between ionizing radiation and certain side effects
What does NICE stand for and the what does the guidelines cover?
National Institute for Health and Care Excellence
NICE guidelines are the recommended patient pathways for certain queries or pathologies
What does IRMER 20 stand for and the what does the guidelines cover?
Ionizing Radiation Medical Exposure Regulations 2020
Approval is required where participants are to be exposed to ionising radiation as part of their involvement in medical or biomedical, diagnostic or therapeutic, research
What does IRR 17/18 stand for and the what does the guidelines cover?
Ionizing Radiation Regulations 2017/18
The control of radiation exposure to individuals whilst at work, including persons exposed as a result of an employer’s work activity
What does ICRP stand for and the what does the guidelines cover?
The International Commission on Radiological Protection
Provides recommendations and guidance on protection against the risks associated with ionizing radiation, from artificial sources widely used in medicine, general industry and nuclear enterprises, and from naturally occurring sources
What does HCPC stand for and the what does the guidelines cover?
The Health and Care Professions Council
There role is to protect the public through people having to be registered to work in the UK and only registering people who meet the standards so that they can practise safely and effectively
What does SCOR stand for and the what does the guidelines cover?
The Society and College of Radiographers
Acts as protection for workers rights and any legal issues
What does RPS stand for and the what does the guidelines cover?
Radiation Protection Supervisors
There role is for the running of a radiology department and involves helping to ensure compliance with the arrangements made by the radiation employer under IRR17/18
What does RPA stand for and the what does the guidelines cover?
Radiation Protection Advisors
Radiation employers will need to consult a suitable RPA for advice on complying with the IRR17/18. IRR17 specifies matters on which radiation employers should seek advice from a suitable RPA
What does ALARA/ALARP stand for and the what does the guidelines cover?
As low as reasonably allowable / practical
To keep radiation doses as low a possible during examinations
What is the maximum foetal dose?
0.01mGy
What’s the unit for absorbed dose?
Gray
What’s the unit for Equivalent dose?
Sievert
