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Legalities of imagin
Unit 4, section 6
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is the main law surrounding diagnostic imaging? | Ionising Radiation Regulations (IRR) 2017 |
| What are some of the key changes of this new legislation? | Introduction of 'graded approach' for ionising radiation workers New system of authorisation for work with ionising radation 3 tier system of regulation control, notification, registration & consent |
| What body must the vet & practice seek registration with? | Health & Safety Executive |
| Who is the person external from the practice that draws up local rules and visits practice to give advice? | Radiation Protection Advisor |
| What do the local rules set out? | Equipment details, procedures for radiography & restrictions of access to controlled areas |
| What is the maximum permissible dose measured in? | Sieverts (Sv) |
| What are legal limits set for? | Categories of people Various body parts |
| What does a doemeter do? | Records the amount of radiation they are exposed to |
| How often are dosimeters sent off for reading? | 1-3 months |
| Where can dosimeter services be obtained from? | Local hospital or Health Protection Agency (HSE approved) |
| When did IRR come into affect? | 1st Jan 2018 |