Radiation Protection in Mammography

Book excerpt: This safety code is concerned with the protection of all individuals who may be exposed to ionizing radiation emitted by X-ray equipment used in the practice of mammography. Sections of the code cover the following: responsibilities of equipment owners, radiologists, medical physicists, and technologists; facility, equipment, & installation requirements; equipment specifications; image processing & handling; quality assurance & quality control procedures; and minimizing radiation doses to personnel & patients. Appendices include recommended dose limits, shielding guides for film storage, a directory of provincial/territorial safety agencies, a glossary, and a copy of the section of the Radiation Emitting Devices Regulations that pertains to diagnostic x-ray equipment.