Radiology (Lecture Notes)

Radiology plays an invaluable role in the initial diagnosis andsubsequent management of patients and this fully revised andupdated new edition of Lecture Notes:Radiology presents the essential core knowledge needed bymedical students, junior doctors on the Foundation Programme,specialist nurses and staff in the radiology department. Organized by body systems, it provides a fundamentalunderstanding of radiology as it focuses on imaging techniques,basic film interpretation, and specialized radiologicalinvestigation. It emphasizes the pattern of disease as seen oncommonly used X-rays and contrast examinations, with explanatorynotes on further investigations by imaging techniques such asultrasound, CT and MRI. Lecture Notes: Radiology contains new and updatedimages and illustrations, an expansion of the skeletal traumasection, 'Key points' boxes, and increased use of bulleted text,making it ideal for study and revision.