Legisaltion Revision Questions

Question 1

Principls of radioation

Answer 1

Justification - benefit to patient
Optimisation - ALARP
Dose limitation - for radiation workers

Question 2

2 key legisaltion

Answer 2

Ionising Radiation regulations 2017 - for occupation exposures and exopsure of general public
Ionising Radiation Medical Exposure Regulation 2017 - deals with medical exposures of patients

Question 3

What is the radiation protection advisor

Answer 3

A person meeting with HSE requirements to advise on radiation safety
Certitficate given and renewed every 5 years

Question 4

What are IRMER17 roles during medical exposure?

Answer 4

Operator - any person involved with exposure or processing of xrays
Practiioner - justify examination and can authorise it, ensure does ALARP - benefits outweigh the risks
Referrer - refer patient who is required for xray and ensure correct identification of the patient and evaluation of xrays
Employer - legal person with legal responsiibilty for radiological installation