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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 |
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) |
Technology, Radiologic Medical Definitions and Terms
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