| Date | May 2016 | Marks available | 2 | Reference code | 16M.3.sl.TZ0.19 |
| Level | SL | Paper | 3 | Time zone | TZ0 |
| Command term | State and Identify | Question number | 19 | Adapted from | N/A |
Question
Radioactive isotopes are used in a variety of medical procedures including medical imaging and radiotherapy.
Identify examples of two types of medical radioactive waste and how each must be treated for proper disposal.
Outline an ethical implication of using nuclear treatments in medicine.
Markscheme
Award [1] for example AND corresponding treatment.
Award [1 max] for the two examples.
risk vs benefit «patient and environment»
OR
providing adequate information to patients about risks
OR
security concerns if nuclear radioactive material ended up with terrorists
OR
cultural resistance/superstition/lack of education
OR
«potential» exposure of health workers «to radioactivity»
OR
proper training «in radioactive hazards» not always given to workers
OR
proper disposal of radioactive materials
Accept other valid ethical implications (note that risk of cancer to the patient is not an ethical issue, while risk of cancer to the health worker is).
Do not accept “security concerns” alone – there must be some reference to an ethical implication.
