Fundamentals of Mammography
- 3rd Edition - May 21, 2021
- Latest edition
- Authors: Sue Williams, Kathryn Taylor, Stella Campbell
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 7 0 2 0 - 8 1 0 7 - 1
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 7 0 2 0 - 8 1 2 8 - 6
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… Read more
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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.
- Step-by-step guide to producing high-quality mammograms
- Clear explanations and diagrams to achieve the best positioning and use of equipment
- Graphic aids showing how to accommodate different statures and configurations
- Advice on achieving and maintaining quality control for equipment and film processing
- Patient-centred approach, with case studies and information on communication
- Fully updated with the latest evidence, including electronic processing and digital technology
Radiographers, mammography technologists, breast imaging radiologists, radiologic techs, hospital radiology departments, consultant radiologists, physicians,
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
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
- Edition: 3
- Latest edition
- Published: May 21, 2021
- Language: English