This book gives you complete access to both quality management and quality control information for all major imaging modalities. This edition includes a new chapter on digital imaging and quality control procedures for electronic image monitors and PACS, revisions to the mammography chapter, updated legislative content, and current ACR accreditation requirements. It also features step-by-step QM procedures complete with full-size evaluation forms and instructions on how to evaluate equipment and document results. The only text of its kind on the market, Papp’s is a great tool to help you prepare for the ARRT Advanced Level Examination in Quality Management.

Introduction to Quality Management -- Quality improvement tools and procedures -- Image quality -- Film/screen image receptor systems -- Quality control of X-ray generators and ancillary radiographic equipment -- Radiographic images artifacts Quality control of fluoroscopic equipment -- Digital radiographic and fluoroscopic systems and advanced imaging equipment -- Mammographic quality standards -- Quality control in computed tomography -- Quality control for magnetic resonance imaging equipment -- Ultrasound equipment quality assurance -- Quality assurance in nuclear medicine.