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Saurabh RamBihariLal Shrivastava1,2,3, Prateek Sudhakar Bobhate4, Gulshan Ruprao Bandre5
1Deputy Director (Research and Development), Off-Campus, Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research, Wanadongri, Nagpur, Maharashtra, India.
Abstract:
Nuclear medicine has transformed healthcare delivery and played a crucial role in improving the quality of life of patients. Although nuclear medicine has multiple applications, its usage and acceptance among the general population is being influenced by the prevailing myths and misinformation. The need of the hour is that we must take targeted interventions to address these myths with information to augment the confidence of the general population, including its life-saving potential. In conclusion, nuclear medicine has a broad scope in healthcare delivery but the presence of myths and misconceptions about nuclear medicine has limited its utilization. This calls for organizing public health campaigns, empowering healthcare professionals, and facilitating transparent communication for optimal utilization.
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