Physics A-Level
Risk–benefit of ionising radiation
What Risk–benefit of ionising radiation means in Physics A-Level, as defined for OCR.
Definition of Risk–benefit of ionising radiation
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The technique exposes the patient to ionising radiation, so benefit must be weighed against risk.
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- Diagnostic methods in medicine (OCR A-Level)
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