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Radiation Protection in Medicine: Setting the Scene for the Next Decade. Proceedings of an International Conference

Description

This publication presents the proceedings of the International Conference on Radiation Protection in Medicine: Setting the Scene for the Next Decade. The aims were to indicate gaps in current approaches to radiation protection in medicine; identify tools for improving radiation protection in medicine; review advances, challenges and opportunities in the field; and assess the impact of the international action plan for the radiation protection of patients, in order to prepare new international recommendations. The Conference drew up the 10-point Bonn Call for Action, which identifies responsibilities of and proposes priorities for stakeholders regarding radiation protection in medicine for the next decade

Availability note (English)

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Additional details

Publishing Information

Publisher
IAEA
Imprint Place
Vienna (International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA))
ISBN
978-92-0-103914-9
Imprint Pagination
450 p.
Series
Proceedings Series
ISSN
0074-1884

Conference

Title
International Conference on Radiation Protection in Medicine
Dates
3-7 Dec 2012
Place
Bonn (Germany)

INIS

Country of Publication
International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
Country of Input or Organization
International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
INIS RN
47035468
Subject category
S61: RADIATION PROTECTION AND DOSIMETRY; S62: RADIOLOGY AND NUCLEAR MEDICINE;
Resource subtype / Literary indicator
Conference
Is Lead record
Yes
Descriptors DEI
DRUGS; MEETINGS; NUCLEAR MEDICINE; PATIENTS; PROCEEDINGS; RADIATION PROTECTION; RECOMMENDATIONS; REVIEWS
Descriptors DEC
DOCUMENT TYPES; MEDICINE

Optional Information

Notes
CD-ROM attached to the printed STI/PUB/1663 containing papers presented at the conference. Refs., figs., tabs.
Secondary number(s)
STI/PUB--1663