Abstract

Effective communication is paramount to ensuring that radiation safety protocols are understood and adhered to by exposed workers within our hospitals. SI 30 of 2019 requires that Radiation Safety Procedures be in place and available to all exposed staff. Yet the language of such documents is often complicated; differing levels of background knowledge, audience relationship to the topic and perceived relevance have a large impact on the comprehension of such material. Furthermore, the concept of risk is frequently misunderstood or presented in such a way as to have little meaning to the member of staff. This is especially evident when it comes to ionising radiation, a topic which can have members of the same cohort either dismissive or anxious of the same risk.

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