INTRODUCTION: In the Netherlands, Diagnostic Reference Levels (DRLs) have not been based on a national survey as proposed by ICRP. Instead, local exposure data, expert judgment and the international scientific literature were used as sources. This study investigated whether the current DRLs are reasonable …

Introduction: In the Netherlands, Diagnostic Reference Levels (DRLs) have not been based on a national survey as proposed by ICRP. Instead, local exposure data, expert judgment and the international scientific literature were used as sources. This study investigated whether the current DRLs are reasonable …

In Nederland is de wet “Besluit basisveiligheidsnormen stralingsbescherming 2017” van kracht, hierin staat beschreven dat de verwijzende arts of de laborant informeert bij een vrouw of zij zwanger is. De wet is opgesteld met behulp van aanbevelingen van de International Commission on Radiological Protection …

This paper reviews the literature for lowering of dose to paediatric patients through use of exposure factors and additional filtration. Dose reference levels set by The International Commission on Radiological Protection (ICRP) will be considered. Guidance was put in place in 1996 requires updating …

The government of Zambia has joined several international co-operatives in order to reduce poverty and improve public healthcare services. Activities concerning nuclear sciences and technology have gained greater importance in Africa during the past decade. Zambia has focused on upgrading the nuclear …