Title :
Advances and dilemmas in computed tomography
Author :
Fineberg, Harvey V.
Author_Institution :
Center for the Analysis of Health Practices, Boston, MA
Abstract :
The technology of computed tomography has advanced markedly in recent years, and promises further improvements in medical imaging. The questions for physicians and health care evaluators are the extent to which technically improved images contribute to better patient care and to improved health outcome, and at what cost. Assessing the clinical efficacy and cost of new technology is difficult, but necessary for rational decisions in the care of patients and use of health resources.
Keywords :
Biomedical imaging; Computed tomography; Costs; Image quality; Liver diseases; Medical diagnostic imaging; Medical services; Medical treatment; Testing; Ultrasonic imaging;
Journal_Title :
Proceedings of the IEEE
DOI :
10.1109/PROC.1979.11441
