The role of medical physics in medical facilities.
Medical physics services maintain a pivotal role in the efficient management of diagnostic, therapeutic, and research resources in medical facilities. As cost containment pressures increase, reliance on this service, once seen as a pure "cost center," for assistance in controlling costs and maintaining quality service also increases. This article will attempt to clarify the key components of these services and the functions they serve.
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