A Case of Non-genuine Overexposure at Radiotherapy Facility

Abstract

A case of overexposure came to light after the annual dose record report came out as a result of a slightly higher dose recorded by a TLD badge being used by a radiation professional. A report was sought by Atomic Energy Regulatory Board (AERM), Mumbai, regarding the reasons for this overexposure incident. After a thorough investigation by the local administration, it emerged that the reason behind this overexposure was the negligent approach of the concerned radiation professional, who somehow left the TLD badge during the process of movement of the patient to the radiation delivery room, where radiotherapy, as well as exposure to the TLD badge, continued to happen. Ultimately, this case involves a non-genuine exposure in which no remedial actions were taken except a warning to take care of TLD badges, including not to repeat such action in future.