title: The LNT model provides the best approach for practical implementation of radiation protection.
abstract: This contribution argues the case that, at the present time, the linear-no-threshold (LNT) model provides the only rational framework on which practical radiation protection can be organized. Political, practical and healthcare difficulties with attempting to introduce an alternative approach, e.g. a threshold model, are discussed.
authors.affiliation: Health Physics, Gartnavel Royal Hospital, Glasgow G12 OXH, UK.
authors.forename: C J
authors.initials: CJ
authors.lastname: Martin
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D008452:Maximum Allowable Concentration; D008954:Models, Biological; D011829:Radiation Dosage; D011835:Radiation Protection / Q000379:methods*; D020711:Threshold Limit Values