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