What is 'lifetime dose' in SAP IS-HMED - Clinical System?

lifetime dose - Overview

• Component: IS-HMED

• Component Name: Clinical System

• Description: Is used to determine the dose of a drug which a patient may be administered in his lifetime.

lifetime dose - Details

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  Key Concepts: 
  Lifetime dose is a term used in the IS-HMED Clinical System of SAP software. It is a measure of the total amount of radiation that a patient has been exposed to over their lifetime. This includes all radiation exposure from medical procedures, occupational exposure, and environmental exposure. 
  How to Use It: 
  The lifetime dose is used to help healthcare providers make informed decisions about the radiation exposure of their patients. It can be used to assess the risk of radiation-related health effects and to determine if additional radiation exposure is necessary for a particular medical procedure. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When using the lifetime dose feature in IS-HMED Clinical System, it is important to ensure that all relevant information about a patient’s radiation exposure is accurately recorded. This includes any occupational or environmental exposures that may have occurred in the past. 
  
  Related Information: 
  The lifetime dose feature in IS-HMED Clinical System is based on the International Commission on Radiological Protection (ICRP) recommendations for radiation protection. The ICRP recommends that healthcare providers use the lifetime dose feature to assess the risk of radiation-related health effects and to determine if additional radiation exposure is necessary for a particular medical procedure.