3 Further information

3.2

'The ionising radiation (medical exposure) regulations 2000', issued by The Department of Health and enforced by the Commission for Healthcare Audit and Inspection, should be referred to when radiation is used in a medical context. The equivalent regulations in Northern Ireland are 'The ionising radiation (medical exposure) regulations (Northern Ireland) 2000'.

Sources of evidence

The evidence considered by the Interventional Procedures Advisory Committee is described in the overview.

Information for patients

NICE has produced information for the public on this procedure. It explains the nature of the procedure and the decision made, and has been written with patient consent in mind.

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