title: Radiation protection for radiologic technologists.
abstract: This article provides a review and update on radiation protection principles. Major topics include the effects of radiation on the body, natural and artificial sources of radiation, the basic principles of radiation protection and recommended dose limits.
authors.affiliation: Department of Continuing Education, College of Pharmacy, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, USA.
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Newman
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D011832:Radiation Injuries / Q000517:prevention & control*; D011835:Radiation Protection / Q000379:methods* / Q000592:standards; D011874:Radiometry / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000592:standards; D013679:Technology, Radiologic