Are GPs qualified to carry out medical examinations under the Ionising Radiation Regulations and what are the criteria for qualification?
Only if appointed to do so by the Health and Safety Executive and after attending a one-day training course. 1) In the Ionising Radiation Regulations 1999 http://www.hmso.gov.uk/si/si1999/19993232.htm “Appointed doctor” means, subject to regulation 39(5) (which relates to transitional provisions), a registered medical practitioner who is for the time being appointed in writing by the [Health and Safety] Executive for the purposes of these Regulations. 2) The Health and Safety Executive (Radiation Protection Adviser Issue 17 May 2000 at http://www.hse.gov.uk/hthdir/noframes/rad_prad/rpa17.htm#3 gives information on the Appointed Doctor system, including the introduction of a requirement for doctors appointed under IRR99 to attend a one day training course on the regulations, health effects of ionising radiation and the practical aspects of providing medical surveillance.
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