J Korean Med Assoc.  2015 Dec;58(12):1119-1124. 10.5124/jkma.2015.58.12.1119.

Current status of quality management of medical imaging in Korea

• Lee JS

• KMID: 2195139
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.5124/jkma.2015.58.12.1119

Abstract

Imaging modalities have developed in tandem with technical developments in recent years. It is common practice worldwide to establish a medical imaging quality control system in accordance with resources and need. In2003, the Korean governmentinstituted a medical imaging quality control system for high-priced and high-end medical imaging equipment. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), computed tomography (CT), and mammography were included in this program. General image quality has continuously improved, but some problems remain. The medical imaging quality control program will be extended to other equipment such as positron emission tomography-CT, simulation CT for radiation treatment, and extracorporeal shockwave lithotripsy. Education programs for equipment control personnel should be improved and the quality control system should be refined.

Keyword

Quality management; Technology, radiologic; Magnetic resonance imaging; Computed tomography; Mammography

MeSH Terms

Diagnostic Imaging*
Education
Electrons
Korea*
Lithotripsy
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Mammography
Quality Control
Technology, Radiologic

Figure

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  Figure 1 Trend of number of magnetic resonance imaging machines.

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  Figure 2 Trend of number of computed tomography machines.

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  Figure 3 Trend of number of mammography.

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  Figure 4 Failure rate of accreditation according to the examination category. MRI, magnetic resonance imaging; CT, computed tomography; MMG, mammography.

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  Figure 5 Failure rate of accreditation according to classification of medical institute.

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  Figure 6 Failure rate of accreditation according to the year of usage. MRI, magnetic resonance imaging; CT, computed tomography; MMG, mammography.

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