international commission on radiological protection

What is the role of ICRP in medical radiology?

In medical radiology, the ICRP provides guidelines to minimize unnecessary radiation exposure to both patients and healthcare workers. This includes recommendations on techniques and protocols for diagnostic imaging and radiotherapy. For example, the ICRP emphasizes the importance of using the lowest effective dose in imaging procedures and ensuring that the benefits of radiotherapy outweigh the risks.

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