IR(ME)R 2017: official guidance
Focus on the law governing medical exposures, including justification and optimisation.
Read source ↗Radiography & safety
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What you'll explore
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- Radiation protection
- Types of radiographs
- Patient positioning
- Image quality
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IRR17: workplace radiation law
Distinguish workplace protections from patient medical-exposure legislation.
Read source ↗IRR17 approved code and guidance
Explore practical guidance on employer and worker duties.
Read source ↗Use of radiographs in periodontal care
Understand why different radiographic views may be considered clinically.
Read source ↗Consent during dental investigations
Apply the consent process to investigations and imaging.
Read source ↗Patient records including radiographs
Review expectations for recording clinical images and related decisions.
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