Patient Care in Radiography: With an Introduction to Medical Imaging

Instructor resources are available to qualified adopters; contact your sales representative for more information.Photo essays present step-by-step descriptions of procedures, with illustrations provided for key steps.Comprehensive introductory topics include historical review, department organization, job opportunities, radiation protection, clinical environment, and ethics.Patient care tips are integrated with procedural skills and descriptions, preparing the student to provide high-quality patient care along with technical Proficiency.Consistent, straightforward, engaging writing style breaks down complex concepts with clear explanations that increase student understanding.An expanded chapter on the radiographer as member of the health care team (Chapter 2) includes information on the health care delivery system, roles of other health care professionals, professionalism, and career opportunities.Critical thinking exercises, learning objectives, vocabulary list, and review questions focus the reader's attention on key information.Definitions for each chapters' vocabulary lists are provided in a glossary that assists student in learning key terms.Two-color design highlights text headings and illustrations, increasing readability and showing greater detail in illustrations.New chapter

A new chapter, Special Imaging Techniques and Modalities, includes updated and expanded material on CT angiography, MRI, mammography, and PET imaging.New pedagogyCritical Thinking Exercises have been added to all chapters.Many new illustrations enhance understanding of content and visual appeal.Case studies

Case studies have been added where appropriate to encourage problem solving.