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Re: microcephalyFrom: DRoss38040@aol.comSun May 16 14:41:48 1999
In a message dated 5/12/99 11:25:07 PM Eastern Daylight Time, gaperina@mindspring.com writes: << It is best - in the sense of correct diagnosis - to look at the whole history and entire examination to formulate a prenatal diagnosis. The fact that I can do this means that I can not be replaced by a computer algorithm, sonographer, or image processing system - at least not for the next five years, or until the guy comes along who is smart enough to do the job, describe the job and test the code. Until that happens, it is Art, based on Science and logic, but largely inductive and still art, IMHO.
Anyone who wants to label microcephalics based on some table can and will -
and should - be replaced by a computer & sonographer. I also pray to God
they will scan no-one important to me or mine. The most important component
of the sonogram is still the brain(s) putting it together, not the hardwood
it is built on or the measurement values obtained. The hard part about
this type of sonography is the requirement for thought, study, and the
difficulty teaching it. The good parts are the job satisfaction and the
job security.
>> I love your passion, Dr. S.!!! I cannot participate in this discussion, never having come across a case of microcephaly and never having researched it adequately. You are absolutely correct that practicing medical sonography is an art, and you have to love it to research it completely and submerge yourself totally. Although I believe sonographers can do this wihtout having a MD license, I totally support your commitment. Not many doctors OR sonographers have your dedication and clarity. Not many PEOPLE, for that matter. At best, most just scratch their heads, wash their hands, and move on. We all have quite a responsibility on our hands, and I support all those who take that responsibility as seriously as you do. Diana Ross, RT, RDMS
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