IAEA consultancy meeting on low-dose radiation for patients and population

Abstract

This paper reports on the IAEA’s Consultancy Meeting on “low-dose radiation for patients and population —Science, Technology and Society (STS) concepts for communication and perception among medical doctors and stakeholders—”, which was held on October 21 and 22, 2020. The meeting consisted of seven presentation sessions, with a total of 27 presentations and 39 participants from seven countries. The meeting focused on various areas including environmental, food, and personal dosimetry;radiation and other secondary health effects after nuclear disasters;communication between medical professionals and patients or residents;and medical education on nuclear accidents. This meeting was convened to discuss STS perspectives related to nuclear emergencies, to share the findings of the Fukushima Health Management Survey and the current situation in Fukushima with international experts. The meeting confirmed the importance of coordinated recovery of affected areas and global preparedness in the aftermath of nuclear accidents.