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Designing the Imaging Service
Dear readers, Our cover story this issue is on building the imaging service. Prof. Alan Dilani sets the scene by looking at the influence of design and architecture on health. He sheds light on research into the factors in the physical environment that can promote health, well-being and increase productivity and profitability. Anil Shastri...
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Cost Optimisation in PET/CT Scanning
PET/CT scanning is a diagnostic method that enjoys increasing acceptance both in the scientific world and among practitioners. Its value derives from the increased quality of examinations compared to classical imaging methods. PET/CT scanning is, however, rather cost-intensive, which has curbed adoption of the method. Cost efficiency is...
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Application of the Balanced Scorecard in Radiology
The enormous cost pressures in the healthcare sector and the introduction of diagnosis related groups for the reimbursement of medical services has forced many radiological departments and practices to become more efficient by optimising their workflow in providing diagnostic and therapeutic services. As a central provider of services, a radiological...
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Managing Risk in Complex Healthcare Organisations: Use of a Risk Register
Risk is inherent in all aspects of life, and healthcare is no exception to this. Healthcare provision is a complex business, with numerous interactions with outside agencies and, of course, ill patients, many of which are unplanned and involve several healthcare professionals. Whilst risk cannot be excluded, it is crucial to the success...
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Frost and Sullivan Technology Horizons: Computed Tomography
The F uture of Prognosis The Computed Tomography (CT) equipment industry the second largest of the diagnostic medical imaging market. CT equipment stationed at hospitals and imaging centres caters to numerous clinical applications such as cardiology, oncology, neurology and musculoskeletal applications. It detects infarctions, tumours,...
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Radiology in Japan
In Japan, as in other countries, radiologists play a crucial role in high quality medical care in daily practice. This article summarises the current state of radiology in Japan, and describes the Japan Radiological Society (JRS), which is a leading society in the Japanese radiological field. Under the leadership of JRS, the radiology field in...
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The Influence of Design and Architecture on Health
Adapting the Environment to Meet Patient and Healthcare Staff Needs Architecture and design have been influenced by industrial societies for decades. As a result, public buildings such as hospitals have often been designed to function and look like factories. Clinical practice in hospitals focuses mainly on treating illness while often neglecting...
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Safety Factors in Planning and Design of the Imaging Department
Safety may be defined as the condition of being safe from injury or loss. Safety in any field is a dynamic and continuous course of action involving hazard detection and correction. Healthcare professionals need to keep abreast of technological advances, their limitations and risks by carefully examining the risks finding the most effective...
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Starting an Imaging Service in Moldova
The state of imaging in Moldova in the early 2000s can be illustrated by a personal anecdote. In summer 2003 a 55 year old woman was in a critical condition and needed urgent surgery. Before the operation she needed an MR investigation. Her son tried to book an appointment at the only magnetic resonance scanner in the country at this time, located...
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ECIO Congress Becomes Annual Fixture
In light of the rapid growth in the field of interventional oncology, CIRSE are delighted to announce that the annual congress dedicated to this important field, European Congress on Interventional Oncology (ECIO), is to become an annual event as of 2012. This upgraded role reflects the need to explore not only technological developments but also...
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