The Handbook Of Medical Image Perception And Techniques

This book is a comprehensive guide to medical image perception and techniques. It reviews key issues and methods in medical image perception research, and provides examples and illustrations to help readers understand the basics of vision and cognition. The book is written by key figures in the field, and is intended for both newcomers to the field and experienced researchers. It provides a broad overview of medical image perception, and will serve as a reference volume for years to come.

This state-of-the-art book reviews key issues and methods in medical image perception research through associated techniques, illustrations and examples. Written by key figures in the field, the book covers a range of topics including the history of medical image perception research, the basics of vision and cognition, and dedicated application areas, especially those concerned with the interface between the clinician and the display of medical image data. It summarises many of the basic techniques used to conduct and analyse medical image perception and observer performance research, allowing readers to understand basic research techniques so they can adopt them for use in their own studies. Written for both newcomers to the field and experienced researchers, this book provides a broad overview of medical image perception, and will serve as a reference volume for years to come.