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Technology, Radiologic

Medical Definition: The application of scientific knowledge or technology to the field of radiology. The applications center mostly around x-ray or radioisotopes for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes but the technological applications of any radiation or radiologic procedure is within the scope of radiologic technology.
Guide Notes: SPEC: SPEC qualif; do not confuse with RADIOGRAPHY ( = x-ray diag); TECHNOLOGY, RADIOLOGIC is not restricted to radiography & the emphasis is on the technol; IM general only, NIM as the technol coord for a specific radiologic technol; DF: TECHNOL RADIOL
Technology, Radiologic Categories.
Canadian Medical Guide Definition Teleradiology - The electronic transmission of radiological images from one location to another for the purposes of interpretation and/or consultation. Users in different locations may simultaneously view images with greater access to secondary consultations and improved continuing education. (From American College of Radiology, ACR Standard for Teleradiology, 1994, p3)

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