ARPANSA - Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency

These Recommendations are designed to provide guidance on the conditions that should be met for the discharge from a hospital or clinic of patients who are undergoing treatment with radioactive substances.

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RPS No. 4 - Recommendations for the Discharge of Patients Undergoing Treatment with Radioactive Substances (2002) (PDF 205k)

Printed Copies

Printed copies of RPS No. 4 are available for purchase directly from ARPANSA at a cost of AUD$18.70 per copy (incl. GST and postage).

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Public Consultation Documents

Draft Recommendations for the Discharge of Patients Undergoing Treatment with Radioactive Substances (PDF 211k)

Summary of Submissions and Responses on Patient Discharge Recommendations (PDF 121k)

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