__NOTOC__Act of avoiding harm. Non-maleficence is a key value of biomedical ethics. In radiological protection it is to reduce the direct and indirect harm and risk for individuals, communities and the environment. (Adapted from [[ICRP Publication 138]])
(Adapted from [http://http://www.icrp.org/publication.asp?id=ICRP%20Publication%20138 ICRP ''Publication 138ICRP Glossary entry - 7 March 2019''])
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