Organization, Development, Quality Assurance and Radiation Protection in Radiology Services : Imaging and Radiation Therapy

This publication discusses organisational and technical developments in imaging and radiation therapy services during the years 1995-1998 within the Pan American Health Organization region.

It seeks to bring together the basic principles of localised health services and the application of advances in medical knowledge in order to achieve accessibility, excellence and safety in health care systems.

Topics covered include: human resources, training and continuing education; equipment purchasing and maintenance; quality assurance and quality control; radiation protection, standards and regulation; and co-ordination of agencies involved in the organisation and delivery of radiology services.