Radiation Protection Assessment

Abstract

Ionizing radiation can cause harm and a systematic approach should be applied to ensure that there is a balance between being able to utilize the benefits from medical uses of ionizing radiation and minimizing the risk of radiation effects to patients, workers and members of the public. This study was conducted in Khartoum state hospitals, centers, and a number of private hospitals which are about 12 hospitals and centers in the period from March 2016 to November 2016. The aim of this study was to survey personal radiation protection for technicians, radiologist, patient and other workers, ensure that there are appropriate protective equipment are provided, and to ensure that the standard of radiation protection program in all aspects were applied. Methods used questionnaire, observations, and measurements. The study revealed that 55% of the study population is concerned about radiation protection program, and recommendations were developed to improve this percentage.