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WCE - RadPro
WCE - RadPro
The linear non-threshold (LNT) dose-response concept posits that there is a linear
relationship between radiation dose and the likelihood of harm, without a threshold below
which no harm occurs.
Changes/Revisions
1. Dose Limits
2. Introduction of Effective Dose
3. Emphasis on Optimization
4. Updated Radiation Weighting Factors (Q Factors)
Reasons
1. Informed Consent
2. Occupational Benefit
3. Occupational Exposure Control Measures
Optimization refers to the process of minimizing radiation exposure while achieving the
necessary benefits. Examples include:
Reasons
1. Medical Benefits Outweigh Risks
2. Informed Consent and Patient Autonomy
3. Dose Tailoring for Diagnostic and Therapeutic Procedures
1. Occupational Exposure
2. Medical Exposure
3. Public Exposure
10. Matrix Differentiation: Absorbed Dose vs. Equivalent Dose vs. Effective Dose: