Article: Perception and Recognition of Clinical Medical Physicist Roles and Responsibilities by Specialist Physician Staff: The First Mexican Survey.
2023 Volume 48, Issue 4, Page(s) 328–332
Abstract: Introduction: Although medical physics as a profession is recognized as part of the health-care professional workforce by the International Labor Organization, in the Mexican context, the figure of the medical physicist (MP) is often inappropriately ... ...
| Abstract | Introduction: Although medical physics as a profession is recognized as part of the health-care professional workforce by the International Labor Organization, in the Mexican context, the figure of the medical physicist (MP) is often inappropriately associated solely with technical work, leading to perception, recognition, and salary implications. The aim of this study was to explore the perception of medical specialists regarding the role and responsibilities of MPs in clinical practice in Mexico. Methods: A national survey was answered by medical personnel, ranging from residents to qualified specialists in November 2019. The questionnaire consisted of ten questions related to perception of MPs. The survey was open to all medical specialists regardless of their involvement in the use of ionizing radiations or otherwise. Results: It was shown that approximately two-thirds of specialists know and recognize the medical physics profession in hospitals and the roles and responsibilities of MPs. However, 19% of medical specialists considered the standard of service as inadequate. Conclusion: MPs must exert greater efforts to promote their status and enhance the recognition of their contribution to health care. The low level of recognition in diagnostic and interventional radiology and in nuclear medicine in Mexico might be related to nonexistent or unclear documentation and inadequate regulations, policies, or directives promoted by the health-care authorities. |
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| Language | English |
| Publishing date | 2023-12-05 |
| Publishing country | India |
| Document type | Journal Article |
| ZDB-ID | 1193902-3 |
| ISSN | 1998-3913 ; 0971-6203 |
| ISSN (online) | 1998-3913 |
| ISSN | 0971-6203 |
| DOI | 10.4103/jmp.jmp_81_23 |
| Database | MEDical Literature Analysis and Retrieval System OnLINE |
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