Cantone Marie-Claire, Coates Roger, Le Guen Bernard
Department of Biomedical, Surgical and Dental Sciences, University of Milan, Via Pascal 36, Milan, Italy.
IRPA Executive Office, c/o EDF-Presidence-IGSNR, 22-30 avenue de Wagram, Paris, France.
Radiat Prot Dosimetry. 2018 Dec 1;182(1):14-17. doi: 10.1093/rpd/ncy130.
The International Radiation Protection Association, IRPA, promotes the excellence in radiation protection by providing benchmarks of good practice, as well as enhancing professional competence and networking. In relation to emergency situations, including post-accident and recovery phases, a key issue is the ability of the system of protection to take a broader view of societal values, along with the need to develop processes which support and respect the dignity and well-being of the affected populations. Regarding the various situations of radiation exposure, IRPA's activities include aspects which can contribute to medical preparedness in radiation emergencies, focusing particularly on stakeholder engagement, radiation protection culture, the ethical dimensions of radiation protection and public understanding of risks. As it is a combination of science, experience, ethical and social values, radiation protection culture promotes radiation risk awareness in the different exposure situations, including the implementation of countermeasures in radiation and nuclear emergencies and post-accident situations, with attention also on medical countermeasures.
国际辐射防护协会（IRPA）通过提供良好实践基准以及提升专业能力和建立网络，促进辐射防护领域的卓越表现。在包括事故后和恢复阶段在内的紧急情况下，一个关键问题是防护体系要有能力更全面地看待社会价值观，同时需要制定能够支持和尊重受影响人群尊严与福祉的流程。关于各种辐射暴露情况，IRPA的活动包括有助于辐射应急医疗准备的方面，特别侧重于利益相关者参与、辐射防护文化、辐射防护的伦理层面以及公众对风险的理解。由于辐射防护文化是科学、经验、伦理和社会价值观的结合，它能在不同暴露情况下提高对辐射风险的认识，包括在辐射和核应急以及事故后情况下实施应对措施，同时也关注医疗应对措施。
