Legislation

Question 1

IR(ME)R 2017
Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposure) Regulations

Answer 1

• PATIENT PROTECTION
• Ensures the correct patients gets the correct examination and that the examination is carried out and reported by appropriately trained members of staff

Question 2

IRR17
Ionising radiation regulations 17

Answer 2

• protection of public and health of staff who work with X-rays
• responsibility of employers (nhs trusts/hospitals) to ensure radiation protection of staff and members of the public
  -ensure x ray departments comply with these regulations for radiation safety
  -responsible to prevent exposure to ionising radiation