Fundamentals of Mammography, 3rd Edition

The third edition of Fundamentals of Mammography assists clinicians to deliver a consistently high-quality service while acquiring the skills needed to provide care at what can be an emotionally difficult time for many patients. Fully updated to reflect current mammography technology, standards and radiologic environments, the book covers the principles of mammography techniques as well as equipment, quality control checks, psychological issues and communication. This book is ideal for assistant practitioners and radiographers, both in training or newly qualified, as well as all other health professionals who use mammography in breast care settings.

Περιεχόμενα:

1 Mammography Equipment and Quality Control
2 Image Display and Storage
3 Breast Anatomy: Implications for Mammographic Practice
4 Mammography: The First Steps
5 Mammography: Basic Projections
6 Mammography: Complementary Projections
7 Mammography: Tailoring the Examination
8 Radiologic Procedures
9 Training, Education, and Continuing Professional Development in Mammography Practice
10 Quality Assurance Systems
11 The Basis of Mammographic Interpretation
12 Breast Screening
13 Psychologic Issues and Communication
14 The Multidisciplinary Team