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(a) Identify correctly the individual to be exposed to ionising radiation

(b) Identify referrer, practitioner or operator

(c) Procedure to make enquiries of individuals of childbearing age to establish whether the individual may be pregnant prior to exposure to ionising radiation. Procedure not required within breast imaging

(d) QA programme

(e) Procedure to assess patient dose

(f) Diagnostic reference levels

(g) Conducting medical research

(h) Procedure for giving information and written instructions as referred to in 12(6) regarding diagnosis or treatment with radioactive medicinal products Procedure not required within breast imaging

(i) Procedure for giving information regarding risks and benefits

(j) Ensuring clinical evaluation of radiographic images

(k) Ensuring risk and magnitude of SAUE ALARP

(l) Disclosure of SAUE to referrer, practitioner and individual exposed

(m) Procedure to be observed in the case of non medical imaging exposure. Procedure not required within breast imaging

(n) Carers and comforters

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