= Medical physicists
{wiki=Category:Medical_physicists}
Medical physicists are professionals who apply principles of physics to the field of medicine, particularly in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases, primarily cancer. Their role is crucial in various areas of healthcare, including radiation oncology, diagnostic imaging, and nuclear medicine. \#\#\# Key Responsibilities of Medical Physicists: 1. **Radiation Therapy:** - Design and optimize treatment plans for patients undergoing radiation therapy. - Ensure the accurate delivery of radiation doses to target tissues while minimizing exposure to surrounding healthy tissues.
Back to article page