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Radiology is an essential component of current medical practice, havin’ as­sumed a central role in the evaluation and follow-up ot mans clinical prohbms. from the head to the toes. Becoming familiar with and knowledgeable abod the indications and capabilities of various diagnostic and therapeutic procedures that are driven by imaging, across a wide range o f clinical subspecialties and imiging modalities, it is important for those who use radiology for any diagnostic and ttera- peutic purpose.
Of high importance in today's managed care environment, diagnostic imaging can also be used for the early identification of potential medical problems, tohelp prevent their occurrence. Radiologists and other physicians interpret the resdting images to diagnose various medical illnesses or injuries so that a patient treament and therapy can be specifically planned and implemented. Diagnostic imagbg is also used to guide surgical planning and it is often used to follow surgery aid/or monitor the outcomes of therapeutic procedures