# The Ionising Radiations Regulations 2017, Paragraph 6


Paragraph 5 does not apply in relation to any person (not being a carer and comforter) who may be exposed to ionising radiation resulting from the medical exposure of another and in such a case the limit on effective dose for any such person is 5 mSv in any period of 5 consecutive calendar years.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2017/1075/schedule/3/paragraph/6 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/ionising-radiations-regulations-2017/schedule-3/paragraph-6
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