Is the MIRD formalism method is reliable for evaluation of absorbed dose by target organs in nuclear medecine examinations ?
Yes, simply. By representing the human body and its tissue composition, radiation transport and absorption will be correctly determined.
The answer depends on what you mean by "reliable", and whether you are searching for a general answer or are looking at one specific situation.
To my knowledge, the MIRD formalism will describe quite precisely the absorbed dose in target organs for known activity in the source organ(s), for standard geometries. Deviation from standard geometries will make the prediction less precise. More uncertainties will be introduced by the description of distribution and retention of the radiopharmaceutical within the different body tissues. You will have to check the MIRD documents and other relevant literature to get more detailed information on the case you are interested in.
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