Imaging Strategy

This is a concise practical text targeted chiefly at hospital doctors, especially those in training. It aims to encourage the effective use of radiological facilities and reduce unnecessary or inappropriate requests. This is particularly important at a time when health care resources are stretched and the public are becoming increasingly aware of the possible hazards of radiation. General principles of good referral practice are followed by guidelines for imaging in specific clinical situations. This book may be of value to all hospital doctors and students in day-to-day practice, and those in preparation for higher examinations.