Table 1 Most relevant changes for radiology imaging in Directive 2013/59/Euratom

1. New set of definitions

2. New dose limit for the lens of the eyes

3. Consideration of occupational doses in justification and optimisation

4. Regulation for radiological procedures in asymptomatic individuals

5. Use and regular review of diagnostic reference levels (including interventional)

6. Education and training (out of the chapter on medical exposures)

7. Responsibilities (the full Art. 57 should be analysed)

8. Role of medical physics experts in diagnostic and interventional procedures

9. New requirements for equipment in use

10. Procedures: optimisation process, clinical protocols and clinical audit

11. Registry and analysis of accidental or unintended exposures

12. Population dose evaluation taking into account age distribution and gender

13. Old “medico-legal” and new “non-medical imaging exposures”