What is the difference between Radiology course and Radiography?
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Hi Mudit,
Difference between Radiology and Radiography is something that confuses many people. However, if you look at words, they give you a clue.
'Ology' means study of, whereas 'graphy' simply means to take images.
So Radiography, in medical world refers to practice of taking radio images, whereas R
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A radiographer takes x-rays and also conducts diagnostic tests, including ultrasound, MRI and CAT scans. Some radiographers are also involved in giving radiotherapy treatment to cancer patients. A radiologist is a doctor who specialises in interpreting medical images, such as x-rays.
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