The maximum permissible dose (MPD) is the amount of radiation that a patient may receive in 1 year.

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The maximum permissible dose (MPD) refers to the amount of radiation that a person may receive over their entire lifetime without experiencing any adverse effects. It is not limited to one year. The concept of MPD is no longer used in radiation protection, instead, the dose limits are expressed in terms of effective dose and annual dose limits for occupational exposure and public exposure.

The Maximum Permissible Dose (MPD) Is the Amount of Radiation