Introduction

Question 1

Dental radiography

Answer 1

one of the most important diagnostic aids. - needs responsibilities to protect the pt, general public + staff

Question 2

1. Ionising Radiation Regulations 1999 (IRR99)

Answer 2

enforced by the health + safety executive + are concerned with radiographic equipment, the workers + public

Question 3

2. Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposure) Regulations 2000 (IR(ME)R2000)

Answer 3

governed by the care quality commission (CQC) + are concerned with protection of the pt

Question 4

Both regulations

Answer 4

place responsibilities on the legal person to establish + maintain QA programmes in respect of dental radiography. - BOTH form part of health + safety at work at 1974

Question 5

Other points

Answer 5

conventional x-ray equipment is still used (X-ray tube) + same regulations still apply
when digital system introduced, hardware + software needs to be installed + staff trained in its use + computer maintenance of images.

Question 6

Risk assessment + auditing

Answer 6

should still be completed by the practice