Vision, body and interpretation in medical imaging diagnostics

Area of Science:

• Medical Imaging Diagnostics
• Philosophy of Technology
• Phenomenology

Background:

• Visualism and visual perception significantly impact medical imaging interpretation.
• Subjectivity, embodiment, language, and historicity are key factors in medical science and technology.
• Image consciousness is a critical concept in understanding medical images.

Purpose of the Study:

• To explore the role of subjectivity in medical image perception and interpretation.
• To establish a theoretical framework for image interpretation in technological contexts.
• To enhance the phenomenology of technology through analyzing medical imaging diagnosis.

Main Methods:

• Revisiting Husserl's concept of "image consciousness".
• Introducing the concept of "image theme" for image interpretation.
• Analyzing the interplay of subjectivity, language, and historicity in medical diagnosis.

Main Results:

• Subjectivity plays a crucial role in perceiving and communicating image opacity and historicity.
• Medical image interpretation parallels text interpretation, influenced by personal biases.
• Medical knowledge construction inherently involves subjective and historical elements.

Conclusions:

• Human creativity and conscious engagement are indispensable for interpreting all medical images.
• A deeper understanding of image consciousness and theme enhances technological interpretation.
• This research expands the epistemological foundation of medical practice through phenomenological analysis.