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Medical physics needs a broader clinical role beyond technical evaluation. Physicists should actively contribute to precision medicine through technology assessment, optimized use, and quality analysis for better patient outcomes.

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Area of Science:

  • Medical Physics
  • Clinical Application of Physical Sciences

Background:

  • Physics in medicine traditionally focuses on technical evaluation of medical imaging technologies.
  • This limited scope is insufficient for evolving medical practices.

Purpose of the Study:

  • Advocate for an expanded role of medical physics in clinical settings.
  • Highlight the necessity of physicists' integral involvement in precision medicine.

Main Methods:

  • Define key aspects of the expanded clinical role: technology assessment, optimized technology use, and retrospective analysis.
  • Emphasize the application of physical sciences for patient-centered outcomes.

Main Results:

  • The expanded role involves assessing technology based on clinical performance metrics.
  • Optimizing technology use for patient-centered outcomes is crucial.
  • Retrospective analysis ensures quality and consistency in imaging operations.

Conclusions:

  • A proactive clinical role for medical physicists is essential for evidence-based, quantitative, and value-based medicine.
  • This paradigm shift enhances the quality, consistency, and safety of medical imaging.
  • The principles discussed are applicable across various physics applications in medicine.