This comprehensive textbook provides a state of the art overview of the means by which quality in patient care is ensured within the field of nuclear medicine. Acknowledged experts in the field cover both management aspects, such as laws, standards, guidelines, patient safety, management instruments, and organisations, and specific issues, including radiation safety and equipment. Quality in Nuclear Medicine not only presents detailed information on the topics discussed but should also stimulate further discussion and offer an important tool to all professionals in the field of nuclear medicine and their stakeholders. Readers will find that the book provides a wealth of excellent guidance and reflects the pioneering role of nuclear medicine in advancing different aspects of quality within medicine.
Reviews
“This book addresses fundamental issues associated with ensuring quality in patient care in the field of nuclear medicine. … A variety of groups should find this book educational and useful, including students and experienced clinical leaders in radiology, nuclear medicine, molecular imaging, medical physics, health physics, patient safety, administration, regulatory bodies, professional organizations, agencies, and other stakeholders.” (Lawrence T. Dauer, Doody's Book Reviews, May, 2018)
Editors and Affiliations
Medicine and Molecular Imaging, University Medical Center Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands
Andor W.J.M. Glaudemans
Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging, University Medical Center Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands
Jitze Medema,
Annie K. van Zanten,
Rudi A.J.O. Dierckx
Dutch Institute for Healthcare Improvement, Utrecht, The Netherlands
C.T.B. (Kees) Ahaus
About the editors
Andor W.J.M. Glaudemans, University Medical Center Groningen, Medicine and Molecular Imaging, Groningen, The Netherlands Rudi A.J.O. Dierckx, University Medical Center Groningen, Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging, Groningen, The Netherlands Jitze Medema, University Medical Center Groningen, Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging, Groningen, The Netherlands Annie K. van Zanten, University Medical Center Groningen, Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging, Groningen, The Netherlands C.T.B. Kees Ahaus, Dutch Inst. for Healthcare Improvement, Utrecht, The Netherlands
Bibliographic Information
Book Title: Quality in Nuclear Medicine
Editors: Andor W.J.M. Glaudemans, Jitze Medema, Annie K. van Zanten, Rudi A.J.O. Dierckx, C.T.B. (Kees) Ahaus
