The Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposure) regulations (IRME) 2000 – radiological considerations

The Ionising Radiation (Protection of Persons Undergoing Medical Examination or Treatment) Regulations 1988 (POPUMET) made it compulsory from June 1990 for all staff directing medical exposures to ionising radiation to receive formal tuition at a core knowledge course. This course described the hazards of ionising radiation and the safe use of x-ray equipment. It instructed on the nature of ionising radiation and its interaction with tissues, principles and means of dose reduction to patient and operator, the importance of using the patient’s existing radiological information and statutory responsibilities. The POPUMET course was discontinued following the Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposure) Regulations 2000 (IR(ME)R). IR(ME)R training for healthcare professionals is available as a half-day theoretical course suitable for those designated as ‘referrer’ by their employers. Other locally run ionising radiation protection courses are tailored to the varied requirements of a spectrum of healthcare professionals.

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Practice management

Oxford Handbook of Clinical Dentistry ◽

10.1093/med/9780198832171.003.0019 ◽

2020 ◽

pp. 739-777

Keyword(s):

Vocational Training ◽

Care Quality ◽

Ionising Radiation ◽

Practice Management ◽

Dental Practice ◽

Care Quality Commission ◽

Medical Exposure ◽

Core Training ◽

Key Aspects ◽

And Control

This chapter outlines the fundamental principles of dental practice management including relevant legislation and guidelines. The key aspects of a safe and successful dental practice are covered such as the appropriate implementation of Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposure) Regulations (IR(ME)R) and Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) Regulations. In addition, the roles of the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and General Dental Council (GDC) are discussed. Postgraduate vocational training posts now known as Dental Foundation Training and Dental Core Training are explained. The chapter summarizes important considerations for managing a dental team effectively and ways to successfully motivate, train and reward staff are revealed.

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Assessing the documented clinical evaluation of intra-operative orthopaedic fluoroscopy imaging in accordance with Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposure) regulations

International Journal of Surgery ◽

10.1016/j.ijsu.2015.07.401 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 23 ◽

pp. S88

Author(s):

O. Pearce ◽

A. Hrycaiczuk ◽

N. Ahearn ◽

S. Mitchell

Keyword(s):

Clinical Evaluation ◽

Ionising Radiation ◽

Medical Exposure

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