Overview
Objective
This assignment enables you to engage with the assigned content, study, and demonstrate basic
knowledge and understanding of DRL in diagnostic imaging and its contribution to the radiology
service quality and patient safety .
The assignment should answer the following queries.
» DRL and its features and purpose?
» Difference between Dose Limit and DRL?
» How to set DRLs? And who is responsible for setting and updating DRL?
» What is the difference between national DRLs (NDRL) and local DRLs (LDRL)?
» Are DRLs effective in improving patient radiation protection?
» DRLs values for radiography or CT imaging procedures?
(From the published literature Provide examples for only procedure and exam
(e.g., CT brain or CXR, etc)
The guidelines later