X-ray diagnostic radiology is a major world-wide activi All doses due to medical exposure for radiological purposes ex cept radiotherapeutic procedures . . . shall be kept as low as rea ty. In Europe approximately 250 million X-ray examina sonably achievable consistent with obtaining the required diag tions are performed annually, and in the United States of nostic information, taking into account economic and social fac America a similar level of radiological activity is under tors taken. This results in the fact that the largest contribution to radiation exposure to the population as a whole is This concept is known as the ALARA principle (as low as known to be from man-made radiation sources arising in reasonably achievable), the form of diagnostic X-rays (UNSCEAR 2000). It is also In Article 4, 2(a), the MED states that: known that exposures vary widely, due to differences in Member States shall promote the establishment and the use of X-ray techniques and the level of skill of the operator of diagnostic reference levels for radiodiagnostic examinations the equipment. Consequently radiation protection of the patient is a major aim in modern health policy. The two Diagnostic reference levels are defined in Article 2 of the basic principles of radiation protection of the patient as MED as: recommended by the International Commission on Ra Dose levels in medical radiodiagnostic practices . . .
Reviews / Votes
From the reviews:
"This textbook deals with the central concern of professionals working in diagnostic imaging. . it treats the material in greater depth than is usual in standard radiological physics textbooks. . The strength of the work resides in its structured treatment of topics that are pivotal in diagnostic imaging and also CT. . I would recommend it as an invaluable reference work for scientists working in diagnostic imaging. It should be of particular value to those involved in the training of staff in the field." (Dr M Casey, RAD Magazine, May, 2004)
"The book derives from a wide range of knowledge, scientific data, and extensive practical experience accumulated over the years. . This book, which is a clear and comprehensive scientific overview, provides a reference for physicists, engineers, and other experts working on problems of image quality, patient dose estimation, and the establishment of diagnostic reference levels. Its launch at this time is well chosen, as European experts are much concerned with the demands of CEC 97/43 publication (MED)." (O. Glomset, Acta Radiologica, 2004)
