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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 mammogramsClear explanations and diagrams to achieve the best positioning and use of equipmentGraphic aids showing how to accommodate different statures and configurationsAdvice on achieving and maintaining quality control for equipment and film processingPatient-centred approach, with case studies and information on communicationFully updated with the latest evidence, including electronic processing and digital technology
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 mammogramsClear explanations and diagrams to achieve the best positioning and use of equipmentGraphic aids showing how to accommodate different statures and configurationsAdvice on achieving and maintaining quality control for equipment and film processingPatient-centred approach, with case studies and information on communicationFully updated with the latest evidence, including electronic processing and digital technology