This title was first published in 1996, with the second edition coming out in 2008. The world of medical imaging, and thus radiology, has manifestly changed since then. Whilst analogue systems and the presence of radiology film were the standard in 1996, there are now consultant radiologists who have never encountered film in their working life.
This book is aimed at those undertaking the FRCR part 1 physics examination, as it has always been, and the content has been updated to reflect the latest syllabus available. The biggest content change from the previous edition is the removal of analogue imaging techniques. These may still be in use worldwide, but for those in training in the United Kingdom, these are considered obsolete.
Whilst medical imaging has changed and evolved sincethe first edition, there are two other major sources of change during that time. The first is the take-off of artificial intelligence and computer-assisted radiology. There has been exponential growth in this industry, with untold products and services now marketed and developed.
Whilst the underlying physics will not change, the interpretationof images, including their presentation and manipulation by algorithms before a human observes these images, will no doubt change. The second source of change has been COVID-19, a virus that has affected everyone. Compared to other medical colleagues, diagnostic radiologists have been comparatively luckier with the ability for remote reporting and teleconferencing facilitated by our digital infrastructure.
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