Radiation Protection and Quality Assurance in Bone Densitometry

2013 ◽  
pp. 179-195
Author(s):  
J. Damilakis ◽  
G. Solomou
Keyword(s):  
Quality Assurance ◽  
Radiation Protection ◽  
Bone Densitometry

scholarly journals A systematic quality assurance study in bone densitometry devices

2015 ◽  
Vol 100 ◽  
pp. 03004
Author(s):  
Duygu Tuncman ◽  
Hatice Kovan ◽  
Bilal Kovan ◽  
Bayram Demir ◽  
Cuneyt Turkmen
Keyword(s):  
Quality Assurance ◽  
Bone Densitometry

scholarly journals THE MEDICAL PHYSICIST - SCIENTIST BEHIND THE CURTAIN

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (4) ◽  
pp. 3212-3213
Author(s):  
Anurag A. Luharia
Keyword(s):  
Quality Assurance ◽  
Clinical Practice ◽  
Radiation Protection ◽  
Medical Physics ◽  
Analytical Techniques ◽  
Modern Medicine ◽  
Quality Assurance Program ◽  
Medical Physicist ◽  
Accurate Treatment ◽  
Medical Physicists

Ionizing radiation has validated its existence and effectiveness in modern medicine for both diagnostic and therapeutic use. For the last decade rapid growth in medical radiation application has witnessed in India towards the betterment of mankind, for safe and quality clinical practice, radiation protection and quality assurance. At the end of the 19th century Physics brought paradigm shift in the field of radiation-based medical diagnosis and treatment and giving rise to the modern medical physicist profession and revolutionized the practice of medicine. Medical Physicists are the scientists with Post graduation / PhD degrees, and certified from A.E.R.B as Radiological Safety Officer, deals with utilization of Physics knowledge in developing not only lifesaving tools & technology but also diagnosis and treatments of various medical conditions that help humans live longer and healthier. Medical Physicists are responsible to carry out the commissioning, establishment of entire Radiation facility and get the clearance of statutory compliances form authorities in order to start the clinical practice are also responsible for research, developing and evaluating new analytical techniques, planning and ensuring safe and accurate treatment of patients also provide advice about radiation protection, training and updating healthcare, scientific and technical staff , managing radiotherapy quality assurance program, mathematical modeling ,maintaining equipment ,writing reports, teaching ,laboratory management and administration. Now it’s a time to raise the curtain from the Medical Physics profession and utilize their services up to maximum extent in the field of scientific research, academic, teaching, diagnosis, treatment and safety.

Diagnostic radiology equipment

2015 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jerry R Williams
Keyword(s):  
Quality Control ◽  
Quality Assurance ◽  
Image Quality ◽  
Radiation Protection ◽  
Image Quality Assessment ◽  
Dose Assessment ◽  
Detector Efficiency ◽  
Dose Saving ◽  
Working Practices ◽  
Safe Working

The chapter is concerned with the features of radiographic and fluoroscopic equipment that present radiation protection issues for both patients and staff. These are managed through regulation, manufacturing standards, and adherence to safe working practices. It is different for patients who are deliberately irradiated in accordance with justification protocols not considered here. Radiation protection is based on the ALARP principle which requires the resultant dose to be minimized consistent with image quality is sufficient to provide accurate and safe diagnosis. Dose minimization is critically dependent on detector efficiency. Quality control of dose for individual examinations is particularly important to provide assurance of ALARP. It should include not only patient dose assessment but also detector dose indicators, particularly in radiography. These issues are discussed in detail together with other dose-saving features and discussion on objective methods of image quality assessment. Commissioning and lifetime tests are required for quality assurance programmes. These are described.

Quality assurance and radiation protection

2015 ◽  
Vol 11 (9) ◽  
pp. 529-531
Author(s):  
Dawn Cluley
Keyword(s):  
Quality Assurance ◽  
Radiation Protection

Development of training syllabi for radiation protection and quality assurance of dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA) systems

2008 ◽  
Vol 129 (1-3) ◽  
pp. 211-213 ◽  
Author(s):  
U. O'Connor ◽  
A. Dowling ◽  
A Larkin ◽  
N. Sheahan ◽  
L. Gray ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Assurance ◽  
Radiation Protection ◽  
Dual Energy ◽  
X Ray
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