RPOP

Radiation protection of patients and staff in medical procedures
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The Radiation Protection of Patients (RPOP) is a Unit under the Radiation Safety and Monitoring Services Section, Division of Radiation, Transport and Waste Safety, of the Department of Nuclear Safety and Security of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).

17/05/2026

🎧 How can the wider adoption of new nuclear medicine therapies be ensured safely in clinical practice?

International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Radiation Protection Specialist Vesna Gershan, PhD, joined a new episode of The Journal of Nuclear Medicine - JNM Podcast, Bridging Gaps for Radioligand Therapy, to discuss barriers to patient access and radiation protection challenges in nuclear medicine therapy.

The international panel of experts in nuclear medicine and radiation safety explored possible approaches and actions needed to make the latest nuclear medicine therapies widely accessible to patients, ensuring safe and effective practices.

👉 Listen to the podcast here: bit.ly/3ONEKQn

15/05/2026

AI has arrived in clinical practice offering new opportunities to enhance radiation protection of patients. However, clear accountability for patient safety in diagnosis and treatment remains the responsibility of healthcare professionals. This was agreed by over 187 medical experts, decision makers and AI specialists from 65 countries and 18 organizations at a recent International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) meeting in Vienna.

“This meeting has allowed us to distil the current status of AI, find what we need, what is missing and how to move forward in applying it to further strengthen patient radiation protection,” said Chair Stine Korreman, Professor of Medical Physics at Aarhus University, Denmark.

12/05/2026

🔔📄 Now available! The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has released a new preprint to harmonize education, training and competence in radiation protection in medicine around the world.

Aligned with IAEA Safety Standards, it is designed for healthcare professionals involved in medical uses of ionizing radiation, as well as regulators, professional bodies, educators and training providers.

The publication covers:

🔹A systematic approach to training;
🔹Qualification and competence assessment;
🔹Continuous professional development;
🔹Teaching methodologies and quality criteria for training providers;
🔹Specific learning outcomes for different professional groups.

Free IAEA training resources are also provided. If you’re responsible for ensuring other professionals practice safety, this is a valuable new resource to explore.

👉 Download here: atoms.iaea.org/4w9uqmA

09/05/2026

🤖 How can AI be safely implemented in clinical practice?

Part 6 of the IAEA webinar series on AI in radiation protection of patients highlights key considerations, practical frameworks and challenges related to deploying AI in radiation protection of patients.

Learn more about:

🔹 Governance and workforce considerations;
🔹 Frameworks for safe and effective AI implementation;
🔹 Challenges and risk mitigation strategies.

👉 Watch the recording here: atoms.iaea.org/4tp8TEZ

06/05/2026

☢️ Missed the AsiaSafe, AOSR–IAEA webinar on safe use of radionuclides? The recording is now available here: bit.ly/4cO505j

Watch now to explore:

🔹 Nuclear medicine therapeutics and theranostics;
🔹 Patient dosimetry in targeted radionuclide therapy;
🔹 Optimization of protection and safety in therapeutic uses of radionuclides.

Follow us for more webinar announcements on radiation protection in medicine!

04/05/2026

📢 World Health Assembly adopts resolution on medical imaging

A new World Health Assembly resolution, supported by International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), calls for strengthening medical imaging capacity to ensure equitable access for patients.

The resolution, informed by an IAEA-initiated commission, is the first comprehensive global assessment of medical imaging-related needs and resources worldwide.

It urges countries to promote access to medical imaging through investment in infrastructure, workforce development and the safe use of radiation.

👉 Read more: atoms.iaea.org/3RhbXVc

28/04/2026

Today is World Day for Safety and Health at Work .

This year, the International Labour Organization highlights the importance of a healthy psychosocial working environment. The IAEA supports this by helping countries strengthen their safety culture for radiation protection. This is particularly important in areas such as healthcare, where clear roles, open communication, and a respectful, well-functioning workplace support safer patient care.

💻 Learn more about traits of radiation safety culture in medicine: atoms.iaea.org/RadiationSafetyCulture_Medicine

📘 Read and download our handbook: atoms.iaea.org/RadiationSafetyCulture_TraitTalks

21/04/2026

If you’re in Vienna, Austria this Friday evening, come and see us at the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)! As part of the we’ll be educating people of all ages about the key concepts of radiation protection in medicine. Put on a lab coat and play ‘X ray quest: Protect your patient!’.

Hope to see you there! 👋

08/04/2026

As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to revolutionize healthcare, its potential to enhance patient safety and improve radiation protection practices is becoming increasingly evident.

This week, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) brings together global experts to explore the opportunities, challenges and implications of integrating AI technologies into medical practices involving ionizing radiation. Together, they will discuss how AI can support radiation protection and safety, for the medical field to be ready for the future.

Follow us for more on AI in patient radiation protection and find related webinars ➡️ atoms.iaea.org/3PWXRrA

02/04/2026

🔈📕 Now available! New International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) publication for the training of radiation protection officers in the medical field.

Against a backdrop of rising — and increasingly complex — medical X ray procedures worldwide, the IAEA has released a new Syllabus for the Training of Radiation Protection Officers (TCS No. 90).

Designed for training providers, regulators, operators and radiation protection officers, the publication aims to support global protection of workers and the public from exposure to radiation in diagnostic radiology and image guided interventional procedures.

What’s inside?
🔹Structured framework to develop and implement training;
🔹Course content based on IAEA safety standards;
🔹Practical exercises to use in your courses;
🔹Best practices for implementing the syllabus.

Download the publication 👉 atoms.iaea.org/4c0kWko

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