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Neuroimaging practice issues for the neurologist.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  18843584     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
Neuroimaging is an integral and indispensable part of every neurologist's practice. As neuroimaging now becomes a formal neurological subspecialty, through the United Council of Neurologic Subspecialties, the entire concept of "neurologist as neuroimager" is undergoing a detailed examination and emphasis at all levels of neurological training and endeavor. This article summarizes historical aspects and current trends involved with the political, academic, and practical neuroimaging issues encountered by the clinical neurologist. Reference is made to rationale for organ system specialty imaging; support organizations; imaging utilization and appropriateness guidelines; medical specialist competition, self-referral and turf matters; practice domain prerogatives; legislative challenges; and educational and advocacy concerns.
Authors:
William G Preston
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article; Review     Date:  2008-10-08
Journal Detail:
Title:  Seminars in neurology     Volume:  28     ISSN:  0271-8235     ISO Abbreviation:  Semin Neurol     Publication Date:  2008 Sep 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2008-10-09     Completed Date:  2009-02-03     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  8111343     Medline TA:  Semin Neurol     Country:  United States    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  590-7     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Neurophysiologic Laboratory and Research Organization, UCI School of Medicine, University of California-Irvine, 23961 Calle de la Magdalena, Laguna Hills, CA 92653, USA. wpreston@aol.com
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Diagnostic Imaging* / methods,  statistics & numerical data,  trends,  utilization
Humans
Neurology*
Physician's Practice Patterns
Physicians / utilization*

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