The Need for Good Radiation Protection in Diagnostic Imaging in Ghana

Antwi W. K.; Kyei K. A.

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The Need for Good Radiation Protection in Diagnostic Imaging in Ghana

Antwi W. K., Kyei K. A.

Published in Clinical Medicine Research (Volume 4, Issue 3-1)

Received: 30 January 2015 Accepted: 30 January 2015 Published: 21 March 2015

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Abstract

The need to re-examine radiation protection and safety measures to protect the people in Ghana is therefore essential. This is because medical X-ray diagnosis in the country continues to increase. It is the responsibility of the radiation worker to protect patients, self, staff and the members of the public against unnecessary exposure to ionizing radiation. Medical radiation protection is an important aspect of quality care that X-ray departments are expected to provide for their patients. Following increasing concern about radiation hazards from medical diagnostic x-ray, radiation dose assessment of patients undergoing medical diagnostic x-ray examinations has been suggested. However, to implement them requires an effective infrastructure which includes adequate laws and regulations, efficient regulatory system, experts on radiation protection and operational provisions.

Published in	Clinical Medicine Research (Volume 4, Issue 3-1) This article belongs to the Special Issue Radiographic Practice Situation in a Developing Country
DOI	10.11648/j.cmr.s.2015040301.19
Page(s)	42-45
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Radiation Protection, Diagnostic Imaging, Regulation, Implementation

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Antwi W. K.

Department of Radiography, School of Biomedical and Allied Health Sciences, University of Ghana, Korle-Bu, Accra, Ghana
Kyei K. A.

Department of Radiography, School of Biomedical and Allied Health Sciences, University of Ghana, Korle-Bu, Accra, Ghana

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