The Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposure) Regulations (2017) (IRMER 2017) Governs all medical and, since 2017, non-medical exposures to patients. A new requirement is that patients must be informed of the benefits and risks prior to the exposure taking place.

Who is a duty holder under Irmer?

3.4.2) Entitlement of duty holders

The IRMER Policy lead authorises each Speciality Leader or Clinical Service Manager or senior managers acting under their authorisation, to entitle healthcare professionals within their area of responsibility to act as IRMER operators and / or practitioners.

What is the purpose of Irmer?

IRMER specifies that individuals are informed in advance of the risks of any ionising radiation exposures they receive. The lead MPE and CRE should ensure that any written information to be provided to participants about these risks is appropriate.