Radiation protection and safety in nuclear medicine / 中国医学影像技术

ABSTRACT

The clinical nuclear medicine can be used for disease diagnosis and treatment,however,in the diagnosis and treatment process,the patient becomes a source of radiation not only to him/herself,but also to the general public and medical staff,which has been a topical subject with the public awareness of radiation protection gradually.How we scientifically regard the radiation will help promote the development of nuclear medicine,and eliminate the fear of the public.The radiation protection and safety is an important part of clinical nuclear medicine and the development of fine disciplines.The new ideas and knowledge about radiation protection and safety of patients,public and nuclear medical staff in recent years were reviewed in this article.