The Role of Radiological Technologists in Advancing Precision Medicine within Diagnostic Imaging

Abstract

Introduction: Precision medicine is a new treatment model for medical conditions that takes into account the individual genetic and environmental characteristics. As for imaging, it is an integral part of screening, early detection, defining a therapeutic strategy, and evaluation of the tumour relapse.

Aim of work: To explore the role of radiological technologists in advancing precision medicine within diagnostic imaging.

Methods: We conducted a comprehensive search in the MEDLINE database's electronic literature using the following search terms: Role, Radiological, Technologist, Advancing, Precision, Medicine, and Diagnostic Imaging.The search was restricted to publications from 2016to 2024 in order to locate relevant content. We performed a search on Google Scholar to locate and examine academic papers that pertain to my subject matter. The selection of articles was impacted by certain criteria for inclusion.

Results: The publications analyzed in this study encompassed from 2016 to 2024. The study was structured into various sections with specific headings in the discussion section.

Conclusion:In conclusion, radiological technologists play a crucial role in the advancement of precision medicine within diagnostic imaging, yet they face numerous challenges as they adapt to this new paradigm. Addressing these challenges requires ongoing education, advanced training, enhanced communication skills, and an understanding of ethical principles, along with institutional support to ensure adequate resources and manageable workloads. By tackling these challenges, radiological technologists can continue to contribute significantly to the precision medicine model, helping to improve patient care through personalized and accurate diagnostics.