Answer to Question #178406 in Physics for Sam

Question

1.Compare the health and safety risks, side effects and limitations of non-ionising and ionising radiation technologies in medical applications to maximise the protection of operators and patients.

2.Despite the many benefits of radiation technologies, the use of ionising and non-ionising radiation in medical applications is not without risk.

3.Produce a report that discusses, compares and explains the health and safety issues, side effects and limitations of ionising and non-ionising radiation technologies in medical applications.

(This provides evidence for M3)

Answer 1

Part 1. Health and safety risks, as well as side effects and limitations of non-ionising and ionising radiation technologies may involve risk of cancer, low efficiency at work, radiation poisoning, insomnia, breath problems, depression, skin problems.

Part 3. There are indeed many consequences of application of ionising and non-ionising technologies in medicine. Radiation therapy brings the patient one of the heaviest doses of radiation. In the case of non-ionising technologies patients and operators may become tired of lighting, noise, and heat produced by such devices.