Why Physics in Medicine?

Despite its crucial role in the development of new medical imaging technologies, in clinical practice, physics has primarily been involved in the technical evaluation of technologies. However, this narrow role is no longer adequate. New trajectories in medicine call for a stronger role for physics in the clinic. The movement toward evidence-based, quantitative, and value-based medicine requires physicists to play a more integral role in delivering innovative precision care through the intentional clinical application of physical sciences.

Source: Journal of the American College of Radiology : JACR - May 18, 2018 Category: Radiology Authors: Ehsan Samei, Thomas M. Grist Tags: Original article Source Type: research