Sherer's Radiation Protection in Medical Radiography provides vital information on radiation protection and biology in a clear, concise, and easy-to-understand manner. Building from basic to more complex concepts, this book also presents radiation physics, cell-structure, effects of radiation on humans at the cellular and systemic levels, regulatory and advisory limits for human exposure to radiation, and the implementation of patient and personnel radiation protection practices.
Historical perspectives explain the effects of low-level ionizing radiation and demonstrate the link between radiation and cancer and other diseases.
Full-color artwork reinforces important concepts.
Review questions with answers in the back of the book help you assess your comprehension.
With this workbook, you'll enhance your understanding of the material in Radiation Protection in Medical Radiography, Sixth Edition. Author Mary Alice Statkiewicz Sherer uses the same clear, accessible approach as in the textbook, explaining difficult concepts and making them easier to learn and apply.
This money saving package includes the 2nd edition of Mosby's Radiography Online: Radiobiology and Radiation Protection (User Guide and Access Code), the 6th edition of Radiation Protection in Medical Radiography Textbook, and the Workbook for Radiation Protection in Medical Radiography, 6e.