Harmonization of practice of release of patients after radiopharmaceutical therapy.

Summary: When patients receive specialized radioactive therapies (RPT) to treat diseases like cancer, they temporarily retain some radioactivity in their bodies. This poses a unique challenge: how to ensure they don't inadvertently expose the public to radiation after they leave the hospital—whether during their ride home or through biological waste. This study compares different safety protocols and release criteria used for various radioactive drugs. The goal is to create a harmonized, standard set of rules that balances effective patient treatment with strict public safety and waste management protections.