Director’s Cut

Many exams in medical imaging don’t take very long. Often, it takes longer to park the car outside the facility than to have your X-ray done.

Being the director of an imaging department offers lots of rewards, but also sometimes presents its fair share of challenges.

According to the latest information provided by the AAPM, gonadal shielding is no longer necessary and may do more harm than good.

We have all heard the saying, “If I only knew then what I know now.” This is certainly true of my journey in this amazing career and wonderful life.

Vendor relations is a hot topic among my colleagues, and I am sure vendors have much to say about radiology leaders also.

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