RPOP

Radiation protection of patients and staff in medical procedures

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).

17/06/2026

📢 Today! Join us for the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) webinar on AI in radiation protection of patients focusing on regulatory frameworks.

You will learn:
🔹Key AI regulatory elements relevant to radiation protection of patients
🔹How AI may affect radiation protection authorities and regulatory oversight
🔹How radiation protection authorities can support the safe implementation of AI

⏱️14:00 CEST (Vienna time)
👉Register here: atoms.iaea.org/3RTSMRL

11/06/2026

New poster for radiology staff on the latest patient contact shielding guidance!

Routine patient contact shielding is no longer needed – and our latest poster explains why, along with what strategies work better for patient protection. It outlines:

🔹 What patient contact shielding is
🔹 Its potential benefits and risks
🔹 Situations where it may still be considered
🔹 Key optimization strategies to reduce unnecessary exposure

The poster is designed for radiology departments and training spaces.

Download and share it with your team: atoms.iaea.org/4geCnRX

05/06/2026

🔔 New publication! AI in medical imaging and radiotherapy

As AI becomes increasingly integrated into clinical practice, International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has released a new publication that helps medical physicists develop strong professional expertise to support the safe and effective use of AI systems in medical imaging and radiotherapy:

Clinical Implementation of Artificial Intelligence Systems in Medical Imaging and Radiotherapy: Guidelines for Medical Physicists

This timely publication offers a comprehensive overview of the entire process – from the initial assessment of needs to selection, installation, commissioning, introduction into clinical settings, quality assurance and eventual decommissioning.

It also addresses potential risks in using AI relevant to patient protection and safety and provides recommendations for their safe management in medicine.

Download the publication 👉 atoms.iaea.org/43yBSux

01/06/2026

🤖 Want to learn more about AI in radiation protection of patients?

Join us for the 7th session of this International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) webinar series, focusing on the regulatory framework governing the use of AI in healthcare relevant to radiation protection of patients.

You will learn:
🔹Key AI regulatory elements relevant to radiation protection of patients
🔹How AI may affect radiation protection authorities and regulatory oversight
🔹How radiation protection authorities can support the safe implementation of AI

This session is particularly relevant for radiation protection authorities and regulators, professionals involved in AI implementation and healthcare administrators.

🗓️17 June 2026, 14:00 CEST (Vienna time)
👉Register now: atoms.iaea.org/3RTSMRL

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

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