The average exposure of the population to ionising radiation from medical diagnostic procedures, by imaging modality, anatomical region, age and sex, is estimated and analysed periodically by the Institut de Radioprotection et de Sûreté Nucléaire and is the subject of a public report that can be consulted on the Institute’s website.
I.-The use of ionising radiation on the human body is reserved for doctors and dental surgeons who can prove that they have the skills required to perform procedures using ionising radiation and, under the conditions defined in article L. 4351-1, for medical electroradiology technicians. Healthcare professionals who have received appropriate training in the medical use of ionising radiation may be involved in the procedures for performing the acts. II –…
I. – The initial training of healthcare professionals who carry out procedures using ionising radiation or who take part in such procedures includes teaching relating to the radiation protection of patients. II. – A decision by the Nuclear Safety Authority, approved by the Minister for Health, shall determine the objectives of continuing training in the radiation protection of patients and the rules to be complied with by the organisations responsible…
I.-The quality assurance system provided for in Article L. 1333-19 corresponds to the set of actions aimed at guaranteeing the quality and safety of medical procedures using ionising radiation for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes. This system includes : 1° A statement of quality controls for medical devices as provided for in Article R. 5212-25 ; 2° A report on the recording and analysis of events that may lead to accidental…
The person carrying out the procedure using ionising radiation for medical purposes must take all necessary steps, particularly within the framework of the quality assurance system, to reduce the probability and extent of accidental or unintentional exposure.
For each piece of equipment and for each category of patient concerned, in particular children and pregnant or breastfeeding women, the person performing the procedure draws up a written procedure for each type of procedure. These procedures take account of good practice recommendations and are updated to reflect the state of the art. They are permanently available near the equipment concerned. They are checked as part of the clinical audit.
When the owner of a medical device emitting ionising radiation makes it available to a self-employed health professional, he must ensure that it is working properly and that the persons required to use it are qualified. He must provide the Regional Health Agency and the Nuclear Safety Authority with a list of these professionals and their contact details.
The French Nuclear Safety Authority shall inform healthcare professionals of the lessons drawn from the analysis of events likely to affect the health of persons, as referred to in Article L. 1333-13, where these events are of interest from the point of view of the radiation protection of patients. The person carrying out the procedure must take the necessary steps to inform the patient or his/her representative of these events…
The provisions of this sub-section apply to radiological examinations carried out on persons with no medical indication justifying such an examination. These examinations concern in particular those carried out : 1° For preventive purposes, as part of occupational medicine or sports medicine ; 2° For the purpose of identifying objects or narcotics concealed in the human body. These examinations may only be carried out by the health professionals mentioned in…
I.-When they have already been justified in application of article R. 1333-47, radiological examinations carried out for preventive purposes in the context of occupational medicine and sports medicine take into account, where applicable, the recommendations drawn up by the High Authority for Health. II-After the justification mentioned in I, other categories of examinations are subject to authorisation issued by order of the Minister for Health. Where necessary, these orders specify…
Our French business lawyers are here to help.
We offer a FREE evaluation of your case.
Call us at +33 (0) 1 84 88 31 00 or send us an email.
is a Registered Trademark of
PETROFF LAW FIRM (SELARL LEGASTRAT)
182, rue de Rivoli
75001, Paris France
RCS Paris n°814433470
Paris Bar Registration n° (Toque) C2396
is a Registered Trademark of
PETROFF LAW FIRM (SELARL LEGASTRAT)
182, rue de Rivoli
75001, Paris France
RCS Paris n°814433470
Paris Bar Registration n° (Toque) C2396
Resources
is a Registered Trademark of
PETROFF LAW FIRM (SELARL LEGASTRAT)
182, rue de Rivoli
75001, Paris France
RCS Paris n°814433470
Paris Bar Registration n° (Toque) C2396
Useful links
Our French business lawyers are here to help.
We offer a FREE evaluation of your case.
Call +33 (0) 1 84 88 31 00 or send us an email.
All information exchanged through this website will be communicated to lawyers registered with a French Bar and will remain confidential.
