Radiation Protection in Medical Imaging and Radiation Oncology

Radiation Protection in Medical Imaging and Radiation Oncology, 1st Edition, is a textbook focused on the operational, regulatory, and professional dimensions of clinical safety. The volume outlines practical methods to safeguard patients, personnel, and the public.

The text examines health physics practices across diagnostic radiology, nuclear medicine, and radiation oncology. It synthesizes evidence supporting consensus recommendations, addressing clinical procedures that carry potential risks of harm, such as those requiring extended fluoroscopy times.

Created as a text for medical physics students, the volume also serves as a reference for radiation protection professionals across career stages. Its framework is grounded in recommendations established by the International Commission on Radiological Protection.