Medical physicists provide information and expertise that help teams of medical professionals diagnose and treat patients. Information can include nuclear imaging that doctors can use to assess patients\xe2\x80\x99 internal organs, for example.
They are also involved in the radiation services hospitals offer, designing equipment and making sure it is operated safely.
Typical duties include:
planning and ensuring patients\xe2\x80\x99 treatment.
analysing images and data to aid diagnosis.
working directly with patients to explain treatment plans.
developing or procuring equipment to investigate medical conditions in patients.
providing advice about radiation protection.
training and updating healthcare, scientific and technical staff.