1 Department of Medical Imaging and Diagnostic Radiology, Faculty of Allied Medical Sciences, Palestine Technical University – Kadoorie, Tulkarm, Palestine.
2* Department of Physics, Faculty of Applied Sciences, Palestine Technical University – Kadoorie, Tulkarm, Palestine.
Correspondence to: Karam Mohammad Awawdeh, Assistance Professor, Department of Physics, Faculty of Applied Sciences, Palestine Technical University – Kadoorie, Tulkarm, Palestine. Email: k.awawdeh@ptuk.edu.ps
Received: 20th Feb, 2026 | Revised: 4th Mar, 2026 | Accepted: 25th Mar, 2026 | Available Online: 10th Apr, 2026
Background: Diagnostic radiography using x-rays is widely used in modern medicine for its important diagnostic benefits. However, careful monitoring of patient radiation dose is essential to ensure radiation safety and minimize unnecessary exposure.
Aim: To measure and evaluate the x-ray radiation dose received during diagnostic radiographic examinations in a medical center in Palestine, and to determine whether these doses fall within internationally accepted radiation safety limits.
Methods: This study evaluated radiation dose levels during diagnostic x-ray examinations at a medical center in Qalqilya, Palestine. A total of 31 measurements were obtained using an AT6130 radiation survey meter with a Geiger–Müller detector, and the results were analyzed and compared with international radiation safety standards.
Results: The measured radiation doses varied according to the examined body region and exposure parameters such as kVp and mAs. The maximum recorded dose was 580 nSv, and even with a hypothetical scenario of five examinations per month, the estimated annual exposure would be 0.034 mSv, representing only about 3% of the recommended annual public dose limit (1 mSv).
Conclusion: The results show that radiation doses from diagnostic x-ray procedures at the studied medical center are well below international safety limits. Continuous dose monitoring and adherence to the ALARA (as low as reasonably achievable) principle are recommended to further improve patient safety and optimize radiological practices.
Keywords: X-Ray Radiation Dose, Diagnostic Radiology, Radiation Measurement (Geiger–Müller Detector), Patient Radiation Exposure, Radiation Protection And Safety (ALARA Principle).
How to cite this article: Khodrog O, Awawdeh KM, Zyoud TYT. Radiation Dose Assessment In Diagnostic Radiography: A Case Study From A Medical Center In Qalqilya City, Palestine. Int J Drug Deliv Technol. 2026;16(29s):6-12. DOI: 10.25258/ijddt.16.29s.2
Source of support: Nil.
Conflict of interest: The authors declare no conflict of interest.