Overview
Ultrasound in diagnosis; Imaging with nuclear magnetic resonance (Magnetic Resonance Imaging - MRI); Ionising radiation, sources of exposure, interaction of alpha, beta, gamma rays and neutrons with matter; Biological effects of radiation; Units of radiation dose and dose limits; Nuclear medicine; Diagnostic use of X-rays; Computed Tomography (CT scanning).
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Aims
This topic aims to provide students with knowledge and understanding of a broad range of concepts in Medical Physics.
Learning outcomes
On completion of this topic you will be expected to be able to:
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Evaluate different medical imaging techniques and conclude where they are best applied in clinical practice
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Discuss how ionising radiation interacts with matter and its effects on living organisms
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Classify radiation and radioactivity, its properties, units of measure, dosimetry measurement concepts and methods
4.
List and describe the properties and means of production of ionising and non-ionising radiation
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Describe the general design of a measuring instrument, including combining devices and methods to solve problems of ionising and non-ionising radiation detection in medicine
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