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Diagnostic imaging
The goal of the WHO working area for diagnostic imaging (Diagnostic Imaging and Medical Devices - DIM) is:
Good diagnostic quality
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- make safe and appropriate diagnostic imaging services available to all (universal coverage);
- advise, train, guide and support those working in the field, to develop and maintain safe and appropriate diagnostic imaging services ( effective service delivery);
- promote the importance of safe and appropriate diagnostic imaging services starting from the planning level (sensitize policy makers).
The challenges in diagnostic imaging in developing countries:
Lack of diagnostic quality
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- Lack of resources and/or improper choice of equipment - leading to a lack of safe and appropriate diagnostic imaging services (i.e. basic X-ray and ultrasound) in large parts of the world;
- Poor image quality - in many countries a large number of images generated are of poor quality and often off no diagnostic use. Many are also misread.
- Poor maintenance - imaging facilities are either not available or non functioning due to poor maintenance of existing equipment or lack of available parts;
- Lack of adequately trained manpower including medical specialists, radiographers and technologists.
Why are safe and reliable diagnostic imaging services not available everywhere?
- lack of resources;
- lack of appropriate equipment;
- poor maintenance of existing equipment due to a lack of available parts and inadequate training;
- inadequate training means a lack of qualified personnel and improper use of equipment and incorrect interpretation of images.
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