A new world order: training clinicians for a new era in imaging
2006

Training Clinicians for a New Era in Imaging

Editorial

Author Information

Author(s): Rodney Hicks

Primary Institution: Centre for Molecular Imaging, The Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre

Hypothesis

Who should be credentialed to read a new generation of hybrid imaging studies?

Conclusion

The success of imaging practices relies on breaking down specialty boundaries and developing diverse skill sets among clinicians.

Supporting Evidence

  • PET/CT is now accepted as an important component of diagnostic imaging.
  • Training should focus on specific skills relevant to imaging technologies.

Takeaway

This article talks about how doctors should learn to use new imaging technologies together instead of sticking to their specialties. It suggests that training should be more flexible.

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.2349/biij.2.4.e49

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