"The whole body exposure is estimated to be approximately 0.1 rem per year to the patient and approximately 7.5 mrem per year to the patient's spouse." In the s

"The whole body exposure is estimated to be approximately 0.1 rem per year to the patient and approximately 7.5 mrem per year to the patient's spouse." In the same units, 100mrem (patient) to 7.5mrem (spouse). Using the xkcd[1] radiation chart, that's the equivalent of a head CT scan every two years for the patient, and 2 plane flights a year for the partner. 1. http://xkcd.com/radiation/ http://xkcd.com/radiation/