Adopters - Complying with the Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposure) Regulations (IR(ME)R)
Reviewed: 13 January 2023
The Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposure) Regulations (IR(MER) provide a framework for the safe use of ionising radiation in medical and non-medical imaging, including use of medical devices. Only appropriately qualified and trained human operators can be responsible for the clinical evaluation of any ionising radiation exposure. Legally, AI and data-driven technologies cannot replace human decision making and should only support it.
Ionising radiation and medical devices
These regulations aim to make sure that medical ionising radiation is used safely to protect patients from the risk of harm.
IR(ME)R sets out the responsibilities of duty holders for radiation protection and the basic safety standards that they must meet. Duty holders include the:
- employer
- referrer
- practitioner, and
- operator
You can find these regulations in the:
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