Malcolm Sperrin, John Winder

Scientific Basis of the Royal College of Radiologists Fellowship (2nd Edition) (eBook, ePUB)

Illustrated questions and answers

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

Science and medicine have long been close partners, and this is particularly true in radiology where the availability of imaging techniques is central to diagnosis. An understanding of the underlying science enables the development of new or improved techniques and a comprehension of the imaging limitations.

Knowledge of scientific principles is also mandated as a result of a need to understand best and safest practice, especially in the use of ionising radiation where legislation, guidance and risk all form part of a medical specialists' pressures at work. Consequentially radiologists are obliged to pass physics exams, which can present a considerable challenge. The authors recognise and sympathise with that challenge. With considerable experience in teaching, supporting and examining in medical science they have developed an awareness of where those sitting professional exams have traditionally struggled. This text is a distillation of that experience and covers:

• Basic physics,
• X-ray imaging,
• Imaging theory,
• Radiation protection,
• Computed tomography,
• Ultrasound,
• Magnetic resonance,
• Nuclear medicine, and
• Functional and molecular imaging.

Accounting for changes in examinations and curricula, this new edition includes more than 50 new questions across all topics, and a new chapter on functional and molecular imaging. The text itself is designed to encourage learning and an understanding of the key concepts rather than just provide a vehicle to pass exams. The images and diagrams should provide a stimulus to the concepts being challenged, whilst the answers also contain explanations that in many instances go beyond that strictly necessary to support the answer.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Institute of Physics Publishing
• Seitenzahl: 350
• Erscheinungstermin: 27. November 2019
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9780750321488
• Artikelnr.: 58334876

Autorenporträt

Malcolm Sperrin is the director of the Department of Medical Physics and Clinical Engineering at the Churchill Hospital, UK, with a special interest in radiation medicine, especially nuclear medicine and radiotherapy. He also plays a significant role in radiation protection and contingency planning. In parallel to his conventional hospital duties, Malcolm also spends a lot of time teaching and lecturing with organisations including Oxford Postgraduate Medical School, The Open University and various Royal Colleges not to mention lectureships at Guildford and the University of the West of England. He is also a Fellow of both the Royal College of Surgeons and the Royal College of Radiologists.

John Winder worked at The University of Ulster from 2002 until 2017 as a reader in healthcare science, as a lecturer and researcher. His research interests are in 3D medical imaging, rapid prototyping (3D printing) and he has published more than 100 research papers and 7 book chapters, as well as supervised 11 PhD students. He is known for his clear communication of science and has been guest speaker at a range of UK radiology and other clinical conferences. John is now self-employed at RJ imaging, Belfast, and works on scientific writing and creating customised anatomical models for the Northern Ireland National Health Service.