Final results of the European 'guidelines on MPE' project

Abstract

The aim of the European Commission project 'Guidelines on Medical Physics Expert' (TREN/09/NUCL/SI2.549828) has been to provide for improved implementation of the provisions relating to the Medical Physics Expert (MPE) of Council Directive 97/43/EURATOM (Medical Exposures Directive, MED) and the more recent 2013/59/EURATOM of 5 December 2013 laying down basic safety standards for protection against the dangers arising from exposure to ionising radiation (BSS). In this way, the results of the project support the European Commission in its actions relating to the justification and optimisation of medical exposures. The final results of the project have been an elaboration of the role of the MPE including an agreed mission statement and detailed list of key activities, agreed qualification and curriculum frameworks for the MPE in Europe, recommendations for recognition of the MPE and minimum MPE staffing Levels. It is expected that the project will lead to improved harmonisation of the profession in Europe. This presentation will summarise the final results.