In the development of many medical technologies the beginning is
characterised by an emphasis on the basic scientific principles of the
technology and the optimisa tion of the functional aspects of the
technology. As a technology matures there is a tendency for the
underlying principles to be forgotten as the dinical applications
begin to develop and the focus moves to an understanding of the
dinical applica tion. This maturity brings with it new challenges
for those involved in the use of the technology. An acceptance of the
methodology may lead to a scaling back of the ba sic training of
staff into the fundamentals of the techniques and lead to a lack of
questioning as to those issues which lead to the optimisation in
dinical applications. This lack of basic training may ultimately lead
to a stifling of research and develop ment of the technology as a
whole as trained staff becomes a scarce commodity. Nudear medicine is
no exception to this development cyde. As a medical special ty the
discipline has matured. The basic imaging technology has become more
reli able in everyday use requiring less input from scientific
staff. Clinical procedures have become protocols which are often
followed without due understanding of the basic principles underlying
the imaging procedure. This is clearly demonstrated when new
radiopharmaceuticals are introduced into the market place.
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ISBN
9783662065884
Publisert
2020
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Springer
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Engelsk
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Digital bok
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