A radiographer's total occupational dose includes 7.5 mSv from work and 350.0 mSv from medical exposures. What is their total occupational dose?

In determining a radiographer's total occupational dose, it’s important to clarify that the total occupational dose encompasses only the radiation exposure received during occupational activities directly related to their work in the field. This typically does not include doses from medical exposures, which are considered separately.

In this case, the occupational dose from work is 7.5 mSv. The medical exposure of 350.0 mSv, while significant, is not added to the occupational exposure for the purpose of calculating total occupational dose as it originates from medical treatments or procedures and not from work-related activities.

Thus, the calculation is straightforward: the total occupational dose remains 7.5 mSv as it strictly reflects the exposure accrued from work duties. Understanding the separation between occupational and medical doses is critical in radiation protection and monitoring occupational exposure limits.