Overview of Medical Radiation Science in Australia

Flashcards covering key concepts related to Medical Radiation Science in Australia, including definitions and functions of various practices and organizations.

Medical Radiation Science (MRS)

A field in Australia comprising three disciplines: Diagnostic Radiography, Nuclear Medicine, and Radiation Therapy, all utilizing ionising radiation for imaging and therapy.

Diagnostic Radiography

A discipline within medical radiation science that involves operating x-rays and other imaging equipment to take images of the body.

Nuclear Medicine Technologist

A professional who administers radiopharmaceuticals and operates medical imaging equipment to visualize the body's functions.

Radiation Therapist

A healthcare provider who plans and administers radiation treatment to patients with cancer.

Fitness to Practice

The ability to perform professional duties safely and effectively, demonstrating necessary skills, knowledge, and character.

AHPRA

Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency, which ensures that registered health practitioners in Australia are trained, qualified, and safe to practice.

ASMIRT

Australian Society of Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy, a professional body for practitioners in these fields.

ANZSNM

Australian and New Zealand Society of Nuclear Medicine, a professional organization focused on nuclear medicine.

General X-ray

An imaging method using x-ray ionising radiation to show anatomical structures.

Computed Tomography (CT)

A computerized imaging technique that produces cross-sectional images of the body by rotating an x-ray tube around the patient.

Fluoroscopy

A real-time imaging technique that often uses contrast media, commonly used in interventional and surgical procedures.

Radiopharmaceuticals

Substances that contain radioactive materials used in imaging and treatment of diseases.

Hybrid Imaging

Combining imaging techniques such as SPECT/CT or PET/CT to provide functional and anatomical information.

Ionising Radiation

Radiation that has enough energy to remove tightly bound electrons from atoms, used in imaging and therapy.

Radiation Therapy Imaging

The use of high-energy radiation to kill cancer cells and shrink tumors, involving simulation, planning, and treatment.