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Ethical foundations of the radiological protection system
1Korea Institute of Nuclear Safety, 62 Gwahak-ro, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon, 305-338, Republic of Korea kwcho@kins.re.kr.
Annals of the ICRP
|March 17, 2016
Summary
The International Commission on Radiological Protection (ICRP) identified key ethical and social values for radiological protection. This clarifies ICRP recommendations and aids in resolving ethical dilemmas in radiation protection practices.
Area of Science:
- Radiological protection science
- Ethics in science
Background:
- The International Commission on Radiological Protection (ICRP) is developing a report on the ethical foundations of radiological protection.
- Task Group 94 was established to consolidate the basis of ICRP recommendations and improve understanding of the system.
Purpose of the Study:
- To consolidate the basis of ICRP recommendations.
- To improve understanding of the system of radiological protection.
- To provide a basis for communication on radiation risk and its perception.
Main Methods:
- Organized a series of workshops involving radiological protection professionals and ethics specialists.
- Facilitated global discussions on ethical and social values.
Main Results:
- Identified key ethical and social values underpinning the system of radiological protection.
- Clarified the rationale for ICRP recommendations.
Conclusions:
- A clear understanding of ethical principles aids in resolving dilemmas in radiation protection.
- The identified values will assist in practical implementation discussions.
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