Nicholas James Hangiandreou PhD, Presenter: Nothing to Disclose

1) Identify the roles expected for medical physics to play in future clinical ultrasound practices. 2) Demonstrate understanding of emerging ultrasound imaging performance metrics that are expected to be in routine practice in the future. 3) Demonstrate understanding of emerging ultrasound imaging technologies that are expected to be in routine practice in the future. 4) Identify approaches for implementing comprehensive medical physics services in future clinical ultrasound practices.

Ultrasound imaging is evolving at a rapid pace, adding new imaging functions and modes that continue to enhance its clinical utility and benefits to patients. This talk will look ahead 10-15 years and consider how medical physicists can bring maximal value to the clinical ultrasound practices of the future. The roles of physics in accreditation and regulatory compliance, image quality and exam optimization, clinical innovation, and education of staff and trainees will all be considered. A detailed examination of expected technology evolution and impact on image quality metrics will be presented. Clinical implementation of comprehensive physics services will also be discussed.  

http://media.rsna.org/media/abstract/2014/13010886/RC221C sec.pdf

http://media.rsna.org/media/abstract/2014/13010886/20141208-njh-ultrasound_2.0-HANDOUT.pdf

Hangiandreou, N, Ultrasonography 2.0 .  Radiological Society of North America 2014 Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting, - ,Chicago IL. http://archive.rsna.org/2014/13010886.html