J Korean Med Assoc.  2011 Dec;54(12):1248-1252. 10.5124/jkma.2011.54.12.1248.

Current status of medical radiation exposure and regulation efforts

• Lee W

• KMID: 2064774
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.5124/jkma.2011.54.12.1248

Abstract

The radiation exposure from diagnostic medical imaging has increased. The potential risk from radiation exposure of the patient also has increased even though the risk from a small amount of radiation exposure has not been clearly demonstrated. Any medical radiation exposure must be justified and the examinations which use ionizing radiation must be optimized. The education of the referring physician and radiologist are important. However, stronger regulation is essential to control medical radiation exposure. Many national and international organizations have made a significant effort to regulate and monitor medical radiation exposure using guidelines, accreditation, or even laws. Medical radiation exposure must be controlled, and this could be achieved by continuous interest from health professionals and organizations.

Keyword

Radiation protection; Radiation hazard; Computed tomography; Ionizing radiation

MeSH Terms

Accreditation
Diagnostic Imaging
Health Occupations
Humans
Jurisprudence
Organothiophosphorus Compounds
Radiation Protection
Radiation, Ionizing
Organothiophosphorus Compounds

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