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Developed survey form for diagnostic reference level in vestigation (A) Medical institution information entry items. (B) General radiography and mammography equipment information entry items. (C) Image proces sing device information entry items. (D) Exposure condition and dose information for each examination pro tocol in general radiography and mammo graphy. CR=computed radiography; DR=digital radiography; DAP=dose area product; DRL=diagnostic reference level; ESD=entrance surface dose; AP=anterior-posterior; PA=posterior-anterior; LAT=lateral; SID=source to image receptor distance; AEC=automatic exposure control system; Mo=molybdenum; Rh=rhodium; Al=aluminum; Cu=copper; AGD=average glandular dose; HVL=half value layer; mAs, milli ampere second.
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There are no specific limits on patient dose for medical radiation. However, optimizing patient dosage is crucial, and diagnostic reference levels (DRLs) serve as valuable tools for this purpose. DRLs can be set at the national, regional, or institutional level, and regular revisions are recommended. In the Republic of Korea, the Korea Disease Cont...
