Biological dose assessment after low-dose overexposures in nuclear medicine.

Authors :: Pinto M
Amaral A
Source :: Radiation protection dosimetry [Radiat Prot Dosimetry] 2014 Dec; Vol. 162 (3), pp. 254-9. Date of Electronic Publication: 2013 Nov 13.
Publication Year :: 2014
Abstract: This paper focuses on the application of dicentric chromosome assay biodosimetry in cases of low-dose overexposures to professionals working in nuclear medicine and discusses how to present the results and associated uncertainties, to make possible a better understanding of biodosimetric reports. Five examples are presented of low or possibly zero exposure dose that are illustrative of typical problems that arise in occupational settings, in this instance in nuclear medicine departments. This is a scenario of minor concern in terms of health consequences but it is relevant in legal terms. They pose dilemmas for investigators but biological dosimetry can make a valuable contribution to resolving the cases.<br /> (© The Author 2013. Published by Oxford University Press. All rights reserved. For Permissions, please email: journals.permissions@oup.com.)