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Thermography--wither the niche?

M S Awerbuch1

  • 1Pain Management Unit, Memorial Medical Centre, North Adelaide, SA.

The Medical Journal of Australia
|April 1, 1991
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Area of Science:

  • Medical imaging
  • Legal medicine
  • Health technology assessment

Background:

  • Thermography, a non-invasive imaging technique, has been explored for various medical applications.
  • Its medical and legal standing has evolved over several decades.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To comprehensively review the current medical and legal status of thermography.
  • To explore future directions and applications of thermography.

Main Methods:

  • A systematic review of medical and legal journals published since 1956.
  • Inclusion of reports from health technology assessment bodies in the US and Australia.
  • Consultation with experts and review of position statements and legal judgments.

Main Results:

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  • The acceptance and utilization of thermography are predominantly observed among its proponents and beneficiaries.
  • Limited widespread adoption in mainstream medical practice is noted.

Conclusions:

  • The current acceptance of thermography is largely self-contained within its user base.
  • Further objective evaluation is needed to broaden its medical and legal acceptance.