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How do you think that the nuclear health care organization—whether hospital or something other than the hospital—will be organized 10 years from now? Describe how major changes in the role of healthcare workers, the culture of healthcare consumers, and methods of communication between all stakeholders will affect or be affected by this new organization. Which of these changes would you identify as having the greatest influence? Why would they have the greatest influence? (400+ Words)
Discussion: Nuclear Medicine
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Preview: ... ng to diagnose and treat. Radiologic technologists will be needed to maintain and use the diagnostic equipment.
Although hospitals will remain the main employer of radiologic technologists, a number of new jobs will be in physicians' offices and in imaging centers. Employment in these healthcare settings is expected to increase because of the shift toward outpatient care whenever possible. Outpatient care is encouraged by third-party payers as a cost-saving measure and is made possible by technological advances, such as less expensive equipment, which allow for more procedures to be done outside of hospitals.
Overall employment growth is expected to be driven by rapidly growing ind ...
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