Radiation exposure, the forgotten enemy: Toward implementation of national safety program
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Radiation safety is an important counterpart in all facilities utilizing ionizing radiations. The concept of radiation safety has always been a hot topic, especially with the late reports pointing to increased hazards with chronic radiation exposure. Adopting a nationwide radiation safety program is considered one of the most urging topics, and is a conjoint responsibility of multiple disciplines within the health facility.
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