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Radiation Protection

Federal Guidance Report No. 9: Radiation Protection Guidance For Diagnostic X Rays

This 1976 report includes discussions on the scope of the problem, prescription of x-ray studies, equipment, technic, dental radiography, and recommendations that are appropriate for guidance to Federal agencies. This report and its companion, "Background Report: Recommendations on Guidance for Diagnostic X-Ray Studies in Federal Health Care Facilities", have been superseded by Federal Guidance Report No. 14, "Radiation Protection Guidance for Diagnostic and Interventional X-Ray Procedures".

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