Mammography. Part 2. Evaluation of equipment and guidelines for quality assurance.
Whether existing equipment is modified for use in mammography or a dedicated system is purchased, the services of a qualified medical physicist are necessary. Factors to consider in modifying existing equipment and in purchasing new equipment are detailed, as well as features concerning patient safety. Guidelines for quality assurance tests and their respective time intervals are given.
D005069:Evaluation Studies as Topic; D006801:Humans; D008327:Mammography / Q000592:standards*; D011785:Quality Assurance, Health Care; D014481:United States