Radiation Protection of Patients

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Acknowledgements
Foreword
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1. The need for radiation protection of the patient R. Wootton
2. Nature of ionising radiation and its interaction with tissue R. Wootton
3. Genetic and somatic effects of ionising radiation and how to assess their risks M. J. Meyers
4. Radiation doses M. J. Meyers
5. The principles of dose limitation and the various means of dose reduction to the patient including protection of the gonads M. West
6. The principles of quality assurance and quality control applied to both equipment and techniques M. West
7. The specific requirements of women who are, or who may be, pregnant and also of children M. J. Meyers
8. The precautions necessary for handling sealed and unsealed sources K. C. Kam
9. Organisation for radiation protection. The organisational arrangements for advice on radiation protection and how to deal with a suspected case of overexposure A. Bradley
10. Statutory responsibilities M. J. Meyers
11. Factors influencing the choice of diagnostic or therapeutic procedures M. Roddie
12. The value of pre-existing patient information M. Roddie
13. Priorities for spending in the National Health Service B. F. Wall
14. Dental radiography J. Shekdar
15. Cardiology and orthopaedic work M. West
Appendix. Making the best use of a Department of Radiology Royal College of Radiologists.

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