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Once the image is procured, the radiologist sets the diagnostic. In addition, a surgical technologist assists radiographers in conducting inter-operative imaging. Finally, a radiology nurse would help provide patient care during radiological investigations or procedures by using their skills to identify and meet a patient's individual needs.
In my view, a professional medical team member is essentially empathetic. Given that the healthcare sector is the only working space that concerns itself exclusively with human well-being, it is of paramount importance that all medical staff be receptive to each patient's individual needs. Failing that, the risk of malpractice increases and, most notably, serious harm can come to a human being who was there to seek help in the first place. Therefore, acting on the Hippocratic Oath means more than doing your own part of the job right; it means that a proper level of interaction with the patient, his/her family and also with the other staff members is crucial.
Another significant requirement that I personally consider mandatory for medical caretakers at any level is the passion for medical science combined with a genuine wish to help people out of their worst predicaments. Without passion and nurturing instinct, practice of any form of medicine cannot be successfully conducted. A professional is, after all, an expert, and thus ought to be dedicated to his area of...
Nothing can ever match the feeling of knowing that you made a difference for the better in another person's life. Moreover, I love to observe the things that other people have failed to notice, which could translate itself as a keen attention to detail in the radiology laboratory. Apart from that, I simply love to be around people, to see them smile and listen to what they have to say. All in all, patients have stories too, and they only want to feel understood and properly cared for, which I'd be more than happy to do.
To conclude, I believe that diagnostic and therapeutic radiographers are an important component of the healthcare system, because without explicit images of what is happening inside the human body, patient treatments would be wrongfully prescribed, not as effective, or valuable time may be lost in the process.
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Radiology and Cyberspace The creation of 'cyberspace,' or the sharing of information through email, on the Internet and on websites, has had a profound impact on nearly every field of human endeavor. Medical science, and particularly Radiology, has been particularly affected and enhanced by new technology. Radiology, by its very nature, has always been a leader in the use of emerging technology in the medical field. Now, new technology developed during
Under conventional radiology, excessive exposure outputs a "black" film. In case of digital systems, good images are got from a large range of doses. With the help of digital fluoroscopy systems, it is extremely simple to get as well as delete images. There might be an inclination to get more images than what is required. In case of digital radiology, higher patient dosage implies improved image quality and therefore
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radiology program for several reasons. Firstly, I believe I have the aptitude to complete the course. Secondly, I believe I have the skills and personal qualities that will allow me to succeed both in the course and in a career as a radiologist. Finally, I have a genuine interest in working as a radiologist, and am sure that this course and this career is the right choice for me.
[MSIT] the fact that X-rays are not used in MRI make it much safer for the patients as the radiation hazard is not there. Also, MRI provides greater contrast between the different tissues in comparison to a CT scanner offering more detailed anatomical review, better diagnostics, and improved interventional radiology. By adjusting the contrast mechanisms and other imaging parameters, the MRI allows the radiologist to obtain a highly detailed