Law and Ethics in Diagnostic Imaging and Therapeutic Radiology
Law and Ethics in Diagnostic Imaging and Therapeutic Radiology

Author: Ann M. Obergfell

Publisher: Saunders

Published: 1995

Total Pages: 264

ISBN-13:

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This text addresses ethics, law, risk management, and safety in diagnostic imaging and therapeutic radiology. Each chapter contains case studies or scenarios in order to better illustrate concepts to the reader. Sample forms at the end of the text offer guidance in the preparation and drafting of forms, charts, procedures, and policies. Includes information on decision-making, patient rights, malpractice, civil liability, record keeping, communication, education, and more.

Ethics and Basic Law for Medical Imaging Professionals
Ethics and Basic Law for Medical Imaging Professionals

Author: Bettye G. Wilson

Publisher: F A Davis Company

Published: 1997

Total Pages: 184

ISBN-13: 9780803601529

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"Written specifically for medical imaging personnel, Ethics and Basic Law for Medical Imaging Professionals is the only continuing education course that explores ethical and legal issues specific to you and your profession. This course will guide you toward development of critical thinking and decision making skills and give you a better understanding of how ethical and legal issues like these affect you."--Back cover.

Philosophy of Advanced Medical Imaging
Philosophy of Advanced Medical Imaging

Author: Elisabetta Lalumera

Publisher: Springer Nature

Published: 2021-03-01

Total Pages: 130

ISBN-13: 3030614123

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This is the first book to explore the epistemology and ethics of advanced imaging tests, in order to improve the critical understanding of the nature of knowledge they provide and the practical consequences of their utilization in healthcare. Advanced medical imaging tests, such as PET and MRI, have gained center stage in medical research and in patients’ care. They also increasingly raise questions that pertain to philosophy: What is required to be an expert in reading images? How are standards for interpretation to be fixed? Is there a problem of overutilization of such tests? How should uncertainty be communicated to patients? How to cope with incidental findings? This book is of interest and importance to scholars of philosophy of medicine at all levels, from undergraduates to researchers, to medical researchers and practitioners (radiologists and nuclear physicians) interested in a critical appraisal of the methodology of their discipline and in the ethical principles and consequences of their work.

Ethics for Radiation Protection in Medicine
Ethics for Radiation Protection in Medicine

Author: J. F. Malone

Publisher: CRC Press

Published: 2020-06-30

Total Pages: 182

ISBN-13: 9780367570712

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This book surveys existing ethical frameworks for radiological protection and medical practice and provides the latest developments and new protocols in the field.

Artificial Intelligence in Medical Imaging
Artificial Intelligence in Medical Imaging

Author: Erik R. Ranschaert

Publisher: Springer

Published: 2019-01-29

Total Pages: 369

ISBN-13: 3319948784

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This book provides a thorough overview of the ongoing evolution in the application of artificial intelligence (AI) within healthcare and radiology, enabling readers to gain a deeper insight into the technological background of AI and the impacts of new and emerging technologies on medical imaging. After an introduction on game changers in radiology, such as deep learning technology, the technological evolution of AI in computing science and medical image computing is described, with explanation of basic principles and the types and subtypes of AI. Subsequent sections address the use of imaging biomarkers, the development and validation of AI applications, and various aspects and issues relating to the growing role of big data in radiology. Diverse real-life clinical applications of AI are then outlined for different body parts, demonstrating their ability to add value to daily radiology practices. The concluding section focuses on the impact of AI on radiology and the implications for radiologists, for example with respect to training. Written by radiologists and IT professionals, the book will be of high value for radiologists, medical/clinical physicists, IT specialists, and imaging informatics professionals.

Medical Imaging Informatics
Medical Imaging Informatics

Author: Alex A.T. Bui

Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media

Published: 2009-12-01

Total Pages: 454

ISBN-13: 1441903852

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Medical Imaging Informatics provides an overview of this growing discipline, which stems from an intersection of biomedical informatics, medical imaging, computer science and medicine. Supporting two complementary views, this volume explores the fundamental technologies and algorithms that comprise this field, as well as the application of medical imaging informatics to subsequently improve healthcare research. Clearly written in a four part structure, this introduction follows natural healthcare processes, illustrating the roles of data collection and standardization, context extraction and modeling, and medical decision making tools and applications. Medical Imaging Informatics identifies core concepts within the field, explores research challenges that drive development, and includes current state-of-the-art methods and strategies.

Errors in Radiology
Errors in Radiology

Author: Luigia Romano

Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media

Published: 2012-07-20

Total Pages: 310

ISBN-13: 8847023394

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Diagnostic errors are important in all branches of medicine because they are an indication of poor patient care. As the number of malpractice cases continues to grow, radiologists will become increasingly involved in litigation. The aetiology of radiological error is multi-factorial. This book focuses on (1) some medico-legal aspects inherent to radiology (radiation exposure related to imaging procedures and malpractice issues related to contrast media administration are discussed in detail) and on (2) the spectrum of diagnostic errors in radiology. Communication issues between the radiologists and physicians and between the radiologists and patients are also presented. Every radiologist should understand the sources of error in diagnostic radiology as well as the elements of negligence that form the basis of malpractice litigation.

Quality Assurance Workbook for Radiographers and Radiological Technologists
Quality Assurance Workbook for Radiographers and Radiological Technologists

Author: Peter J. Lloyd (MIR.)

Publisher: World Health Organization

Published: 2001

Total Pages: 188

ISBN-13: 9789241546423

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This workbook on Quality assurance is primarily written for radiographers and radiological technologists, but it may prove valuable for other health professionals. It focuses on the most essential steps of practical quality assurance needed in order to improve safety, quality, and efficacy of their work, and may be used either for self study and self assessment, or as part of organized training courses. The workbook includes teaching techniques and health and safety issues in X-ray departments. It also includes 6 teaching modules on reject film analysis, accessory equipment, X-ray equipment, manual film processing, automatic film processing, and radiographic exposures. It concludes with two appendix on making simple test tools, graphs, check sheets and record sheets, as well as a glossary and references.

Jewish Bioethics
Jewish Bioethics

Author: Fred Rosner

Publisher: KTAV Publishing House, Inc.

Published: 2000

Total Pages: 486

ISBN-13: 9780881256628

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How do you define the precise moment of death? Should "pulling the plug" and mercy killings be allowed by law? Is it necessary to control the birth of "test tube babies"? Should abortions be legal and freely available? What are the social implications of sex-change operations? Should research on cloning and genetic engineering be allowed and encouraged? Should doctors be permitted to perform medical experiments on human subjects?