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[Basis of radiation protection]
J Roth1, P Schweizer, C Gückel
1Departement Medizinische Radiologie, Universitätskliniken, Kantonsspital, Basel.
Summary
This study explores radiation protection principles and Swiss legislation, discussing methods to minimize radiation exposure while optimizing X-ray imaging. It examines low-dose radiation effects, distinguishing between deterministic and stochastic effects, and questions the current restrictive radiation protection policies.
Area of Science:
- Radiological Protection and Radiation Biology
- Swiss Radiation Protection Legislation
- Medical Physics and Imaging