ABSTRACT
The use of diagnostic radiology is involved in almost every field of medicine. Its use has become increasingly popular as the improvement in technology has made radiology equipment more compact and more affordable. Most outpatient offices now have X-ray capabilities and some have even incorporated ultrasound and CT scanners into their practices. For most urban emergency departments, ultrasound, CT scanners, and even sometimes MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) scanners have become standard equipment. Over the past few years, imaging equipment have also become portable, as exemplified by ‘scanning fairs’ where people can obtain whole body CT scanning from a scanner located on a large truck.
