| The effects of the Brazilian regulatory inspection programme on nuclear medicine facilities. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 19923641 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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This paper aims to demonstrate the importance of the regulatory inspections carried out by the Brazilian regulatory body in the area of nuclear medicine. The main aspects observed during the inspections are presented as well as the time evolution of the non-compliances, according to their occurrence by type. We also evaluate factors concerning the working of the nuclear medicine facility responsible for solving the non-compliances. The results suggest a decrease of occurrence of non-compliances with time that can be related to the strictness of the inspections and the awareness of the personnel in the nuclear medicine facilities. An analysis of radiation dose exposure levels for the professionals involved in nuclear medicine was carried out; although dose values are below regulatory dose limits, their occurrence is not decreasing satisfactorily. Results indicate the need for staff training and commitment of the responsible nuclear medicine facility staff to the radiological protection procedures. Our results also emphasise the importance of continuous coercive actions to improve the level of radiological protection in nuclear medicine facilities in compliance with the standards established by the national regulatory authority and international recommendations. |
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Authors:
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C E G R Alves; E M Azevedo; L V de S?; L A R da Rosa; L C G Mendes; W F L Fran?a; R F Gutterres; M Gon?alves |
Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article Date: 2009-11-18 |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Journal of radiological protection : official journal of the Society for Radiological Protection Volume: 29 ISSN: 1361-6498 ISO Abbreviation: J Radiol Prot Publication Date: 2009 Dec |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2009-12-02 Completed Date: 2010-02-22 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 8809257 Medline TA: J Radiol Prot Country: England |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 507-17 Citation Subset: IM |
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Comiss?o Nacional de Energia Nuclear-CGMI/CNEN, 22290-901, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. |
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Brazil Government Regulation* Guideline Adherence / utilization* Nuclear Medicine / legislation & jurisprudence, standards*, statistics & numerical data* Practice Guidelines as Topic* Radiation Protection / legislation & jurisprudence*, statistics & numerical data* |
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