Overview
- Describes all aspects of screening and symptomatic mammographic imaging
- How to operate the latest digital mammographic technologies is described and explained in detail
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This heavily revised second edition is a practically focused textbook focusing on how to successfully utilise mammography-related techniques. It covers a wide range of topics related to holistic mammographic imaging reflecting the emerging digital and artificial imaging technology. Furthermore, new chapters provide clear practical focused guidance on how to provide psychological and emotional support to both clients and colleagues, and the support of persons with dementia.
Digital Mammography: A Holistic Approach is a concise textbook covering the latest techniques that can be applied in this field. Therefore, it is of significant interest to radiographers, technicians, technologists, physicists, and nurses seeking to improve their understanding of these techniques.
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Table of contents (38 chapters)
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Editors and Affiliations
About the editors
Claire Mercer has an academic work focus with several research interests. She joined the University of Salford in 2015 and is currently the Head of Radiography in the School of Health and Society at the University of Salford, UK. A radiographer by background, specialising in mammography she has 10 years’ experience in NHS management, with an MSc in Advanced Medical Imaging and a PhD by published works in mammography, Claire is passionate about workforce and research development across her field. Her focused research interests lie within breast imaging, particularly around quality metrics such as compression force and positioning technique. Claire is passionate about workforce development across Medical Imaging.
Judith Kelly worked in Breast Imaging as a Consultant Radiographer for 15 years and undertook all aspects of breast imaging interpretation and interventional work. Currently, she is the clinical lead for breast imaging at a local hospital trust in the UK. She is also currently a member of the Advisory Committee on Breast Cancer Screening to the Department of Health.
Peter Hogg holds professional qualifications in Diagnostic Radiography, Nuclear Medicine and Radiation Protection. He also holds computer science and teaching qualifications. He became a Professor of Radiography in 2002 at the University of Salford and held a range of senior academic positions there, including Research Dean. He holds several Visiting and Honorary academic positions around the world, including Visiting Professorship (Chair) in the Netherlands. He is currently an Emeritus Professor at the University of Salford, UK.
Judith Kelly worked in Breast Imaging as a Consultant Radiographer for 15 years and undertook all aspects of breast imaging interpretation and interventional work. Currently, she is the clinical lead for breast imaging at a local hospital trust in the UK. She is also currently a member of the Advisory Committee on Breast Cancer Screening to the Department of Health.
Peter Hogg holds professional qualifications in Diagnostic Radiography, Nuclear Medicine and Radiation Protection. He also holds computer science and teaching qualifications. He became a Professor of Radiography in 2002 at the University of Salford and held a range of senior academic positions there, including Research Dean. He holds several Visiting and Honorary academic positions around the world, including Visiting Professorship (Chair) in the Netherlands. He is currently an Emeritus Professor at the University of Salford, UK.
Bibliographic Information
Book Title: Digital Mammography
Book Subtitle: A Holistic Approach
Editors: Claire Mercer, Peter Hogg, Judith Kelly
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-10898-3
Publisher: Springer Cham
eBook Packages: Medicine, Medicine (R0)
Copyright Information: The Editor(s) (if applicable) and The Author(s), under exclusive license to Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2022
Hardcover ISBN: 978-3-031-10897-6Published: 02 November 2022
Softcover ISBN: 978-3-031-10900-3Published: 02 November 2023
eBook ISBN: 978-3-031-10898-3Published: 01 November 2022
Edition Number: 2
Number of Pages: XXVIII, 413
Number of Illustrations: 45 b/w illustrations, 121 illustrations in colour
Topics: Imaging / Radiology, Diagnostic Radiology, Oncology