The Key to it All
I believe the cost per patient will decrease as equipment improves and training increases for professionals operating the equipment. I believe overall expenditure for hospitals will increase as well, with more equipment needed to handle the larger influx of patients. An increased number of patients with a decreased amount of time needed to give them the proper care means hospitals stand to bring in revenue. Further, education for professionals will lead to quicker diagnosis, better planning and monitoring of treatments and ultimately, improved patient care. Ultimately, isn't that what we all want to provide?
Dr. Henry Wagner is an international authority on nuclear medicine. He is currently Emeritus Professor of Medicine and Radiology; and Professor of Environmental Health Sciences at John Hopkins University. During his six decades with John Hopkins he has trained more than 500 radiologists. Dr. Wagner is a member of the Institute of Medicine of the National Academy of Sciences and he is an honorary member of both the British Institute of Radiology and the Radiological Society of North America.
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