IRMER

Question 1

Role of the employer

Answer 1

Ensure written procedures for medical exposures are in place -protocols

Ensure every practitioner or operator is adequately trained and undertakes continuous education - CPD

Question 2

Role of the medical physics expert

Answer 2

With science degree and is experienced in the application of physics involved in radiation

Gives advise on how to reduce patient dose

Question 3

Role of the referrer

Answer 3

A heath care professional

Responsible for identifying the patient and ensuring accurate clinical information is given that is justifiable

Question 4

Roles of the practitioner

Answer 4

Comply with employers procedures

Justify and authorise exposures

Must be adequately trained

Question 5

Role of the operator

Answer 5

Carries out practical aspects of radiography in accordance with the employers procedures

Justifying examination

Identity check

Setting and pressing exposure

Processing images

Evaluating radiographs

Performing QA

ALARP