A criticism of three arguments on recurrent imaging and risk
Managing radiation protection (RP) in relation to recurrent imaging continues to be debated. Recent arguments have focussed on high Cumulative Effective Dose (CED), especially where it exceeds 100mSv. This article argues that CED should not be the primary focus for tracking concerns on recurrent imaging. Arguments which advocate for increased RP measures after 100mSv is exceeded are criticised as being in conflict with the LNT model. Finally, a view of dose history as adding to background risk is discussed. .
Authors
- Colin L. Walsh (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8812-2499)
Institutions
- St. James's Hospital (IE)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Radiological Protection
- Published
- 2026-09-29
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1088/1361-6498/aeadac
- Primary Topic
- Radiation Dose and Imaging
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00