Lawrence Lau • Kwan-Hoong Ng
Editors

2014

Paradigms in Leadership and Innovation

Radiology and medical imaging save lives and are indispensible in patient-centered medicine. The stakeholders from developed and developing countries face many similar challenges, which could potentially jeopardize radiation safety and radiological quality. Poor access to and inappropriate use of procedures are two contrasting issues. When radiation is used in medicine, the aim is to maximize benefits and minimize risks. Inappropriate use leads to unnecessary radiation exposure and increased cost. Good teamwork and an integrated framework underpin improvement actions for practitioners, radiological facilities and healthcare systems.