Medical imaging and medical imaging technology have different meanings and emphases in the medical field
1.*Medical Imaging**:
is a clinical medical specialty that involves the study of the visualization of the internal structure and function of the body using imaging techniques. It includes the study of anatomy, physiology and pathology and imaging principles, as well as the content of diagnostic imaging, that is, the identification and judgment of disease states through the analysis and interpretation of various imaging data such as radiological images, ultrasound, nuclear medicine, magnetic resonance, etc.
Medical imaging professionals usually need to have in-depth medical knowledge, be able to make accurate diagnoses based on imaging data, and participate in the patient's decision-making.
2.*Medical Imaging Technology**:
More focused on the operational and application level, it is a specialized area on how to operate and maintain medical imaging equipment, perform and optimize the imaging process. Medical imaging technologists are responsible for preparing patients for examination, operating imaging equipment, ensuring image quality, and assisting doctors in interpreting image results.
Medical imaging technology students learn about the working principles of various imaging equipment, how to operate them, radiation safety precautions, and image post-processing techniques, and they can become important members of the medical team after graduation, but they are usually not directly engaged in the diagnosis of diseases.
In summary, medical imaging is mainly to understand and interpret imaging data from a clinical perspective for diagnosis;Medical imaging technology, on the other hand, focuses on how to obtain high-quality imaging data, and its professional role is more inclined to technical support and service.