The Ethical Foundation of the Radiation Protection System and the ICRP Initiative

LOCHARD J.

The Ethical Foundation of the Radiation Protection System and the ICRP Initiative.

 

Summary

The system of radiological protection is based on 3 basic principles - justification of decisions, optimization of protection and application of dose limits - combining scientific knowledge from different disciplines, a set of values rooted in ethics and moral social behaviour, and the experience accumulated from the day to day practice of radiation protection professionals.

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