with Dr. Alan Fellman, Ph.D., CHP
LNT
Episode 3 | recorded fEBRUARY 13, 2020
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Eric and Alan present an excellent discussion about a very important, controversial subject. Alan’s review of the historical development of this policy-making model, and its current impact are highly illuminating. While the model was a good start for developing safe radiation practice, it is clear that we need to advance and develop a better understanding of the effects of low doses of radiation. Alan makes a very good argument for the serious limitations of relying on a “conservative” approximation to low dose effects. The scientific community needs to improve low dose models and better educate people about the risks associated with low doses of radiation. In addition to the problems that Alan mentioned, there is also the clinical issue of therapeutic abortions, which are often done simply because a relatively safe diagnostic X-ray procedure was performed. The LNT model and the ALARA principle do not enhance scientific understanding of low dose radiation risk or help individuals develop a rational, balanced perception of radiation risk.
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