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Dose, Benefit, and Risk in Medical Imaging (Imaging in Medical Diagnosis and Therapy) - Softcover

Book 32 of 37: Imaging in Medical Diagnosis and Therapy
 
9780367656966: Dose, Benefit, and Risk in Medical Imaging (Imaging in Medical Diagnosis and Therapy)
Softcover
ISBN 10: 0367656965 ISBN 13: 9780367656966
Publisher: CRC Press, 2020

Synopsis

This timely overview of dose, benefit, and risk in medical imaging explains to readers how to apply this information for informed decision-making that improves patient outcomes. The chapters cover patient and physician perspectives, referral guidelines, appropriateness criteria, and quantifying medical imaging benefits. The authors have included essential discussion about radiologic physics in medical imaging, fundamentals of dose and image quality, risk assessment, and techniques for optimization and dose reduction. The book highlights practical implementation aspects with useful case studies and checklists for treatment planning.

Clinicians, students, residents, and professionals in medical physics, biomedical engineering, radiology, oncology, and allied disciplines will find this book an essential resource with the following key features:



  • Discusses risk, benefit, dose optimization, safety, regulation, radiological protection, and shared & informed decision-making.




  • Covers regulatory oversight by government agencies, manufacturers, and societies.




  • Highlights best practices for improving patient safety and outcomes.




  • Gives guidelines on doses associated with specific procedures.


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About the Author

Lawrence T. Dauer, Bae P. Chu, Pat B. Zanzonico

From the Back Cover

Exposed to ionizing radiation from medical imaging technology has increased dramatically in recent years, with annual X-ray and nuclear medicine studies numbering over two billion. This book provides a focused treatment of key aspects of dose, benefit, and risk in medical imaging and how to best apply this information for informed decision makin

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Publisher
CRC Press
Publication date
2020
Language
English
ISBN 10 
0367656965
ISBN 13 
9780367656966
Binding
Paperback
Edition number
1
Number of pages
286
Editor
Dauer Lawrence T., Chu Bae P., Zanzonico Pat B.