Published January 1991 | Version v1
Journal article Metadata-only

Comments on the biological effects of ionising radiations with particular reference to report BEIR V and the resulting recommendations

Creators

  • 1. Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Camperdown (Australia). Dept. of Nuclear Medicine

Description

This paper discusses concepts underlying radiation protection measures relevant to nuclear medicine, provides information on proposed changes to the maximum allowed dose equivalent for occupationally exposed personnel and reports on discussions about the proposed changes. 3 refs., 2 figs

Additional details

Publishing Information

Journal Title
Radiation Protection in Australia
Journal Volume
9
Journal Issue
1
Series
Radiat. Prot. Aust.
Journal Page Range
20-23
ISSN
0729-7963
CODEN
RPAUD

INIS

Country of Publication
Australia
Country of Input or Organization
Australia
INIS RN
23016906
Subject category
S61: RADIATION PROTECTION AND DOSIMETRY; S61: RADIATION PROTECTION AND DOSIMETRY;
Resource subtype / Literary indicator
Numerical Data
Descriptors DEI
ALARA; BIOLOGICAL EFFECTS; COMPILED DATA; DOSE EQUIVALENTS; ICRP; IONIZING RADIATIONS; LOW DOSE IRRADIATION; MAXIMUM PERMISSIBLE DOSE; NUCLEAR MEDICINE; OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE; RADIATION PROTECTION; RECOMMENDATIONS
Descriptors DEC
DATA; INFORMATION; INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS; IRRADIATION; MEDICINE; NUMERICAL DATA; RADIATIONS; SAFETY STANDARDS; STANDARDS