Exposed individuals

A person who has been, or is to be, exposed to radiation. The Commission distinguishes between three categories of exposed individuals: radiation workers (occupationally exposed), members of the public, and patients (including their comforters/carers and subjects of biomedical researches).

(Adapted from ICRP Publication 103, 2007)

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from ICRP Publication 103, 2007

The Commission distinguishes between three categories of exposed individuals: workers (informed individuals), the public (general individuals), and patients, including their comforters and carers.