Medical Imaging Techniques

Systems Considerations.- Health Planning for a New Technology: Computerized Tomography Planning Issues in 1975 and 1976.- 1. Introduction.- 2. Information Needs of Health Planners.- 3. Effect of CT on Alternative Diagnostic Neurologic Procedures.- 4. Health Planning Issues.- 4.1 Equipment Selection Criteria.- 4.2 Early Instrument Obsolescence.- 4.3 Diffusion of CT Scanning Systems.- 4.4 Geographic Location.- 5. Planning Approach.- 5.1 Areawide Planning for CT Scanning Systems.- 5.2 Assessment of Areawide Need.- 5.3 Guidelines for Procurement of Initial CT Scanner.- 5.4 Guidelines of Procuremen.