The nature and scale of the response to an emergency involving ionising
radiation will vary according to the particular incident, ranging from
a release from a nuclear reactor to one involving a ruptured or misplaced
medical or industrial radioactive source.
Whatever the scenario, and whichever UK Government Department is the
Lead Department, the Scottish Executive Health Department retains its
overall responsibility for the management of NHSScotland, and for providing
advice to other Departments, to Ministers and, when necessary, directly
to the public on the health implications of any emergency.
Guidelines and information have been compiled on the medical management
and response to radiological exposures and incidents from HPS, NHSScotland,
IAEA, CDC and the former NRPB.
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