Aubert B
Institut de Radioprotection et de Sûreté Nucléaire, BP 17, 92262 Fontenay-aux-Roses Cedex, France.
J Radiol. 2010 Nov;91(11 Pt 2):1201-6. doi: 10.1016/s0221-0363(10)70174-8.
Over the last 10 years, the framework of radiation protection in France has undergone significant modifications. This has mainly been the result of implementation of European directives, which are based on new data and evolving concepts at the international level. As a practical matter, public health laws and labor laws have evolved to strengthen the radiation protection to both patients and workers. For patients, the indication for the examination must be better justified and the exposure should be optimized and recorded. For workers, the maximum exposure limits have been reduced while monitoring and risk assessment have been reinforced. In addition, the equipment is subject to additional quality control evaluations while the facilities are assessed for safety.
