Watchdog reports rise in medical radiation incidents An increase in the number of medical-related radiation incidents have been reported in England, according to the health watchdog.
In its annual report on activity relating to the enforcement of The Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposure) Regulations, the Care Quality Commission (CQC) notes an increase of 16% (1,277 notification) during 2015, on the previous year’s total (1,103).
The CQC says the rise is partly due to an increase in activity taking place, and more clinicians recognising the importance of reporting incidents of over-exposure. OnMedica
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