Essence of the PET Radiopharmaceutical Business [electronic resource] : A Practical Guide / by Andrea Pecorale.

Chapter 1: Personal attitudes to approach the production of radiopharmaceuticals. Are you always inclined to do this job? Employee and consultant -- Chapter 2: Chapter 2. Engineering solutions (from a non-engineer) and equipment -- Chapter 3: Market analysis, is it really convenient -- Chapter 4: Manufacturing Plan -- Chapter 5: Third Party or Direct Production: Advantages and Disadvantages -- Chapter 6: Third Party Sites -- Chapter 7: Management of a PET Network -- Glossary -- References.

This book explores the organizational and operational activities of real Positron Emission Tomography (PET) radiopharmaceutical manufacturing. Centered around the author's professional experience, this book specifically explores: (1) the selection and preservation of operational and managerial personnel; (2) the alignment of production plans to consumer needs while still achieving financial goals; and (3) the positive and negative aspects of different operation management methods for direct and third-party production. The book offers a valuable reference for hospital managers, professionals and consultants interested or involved in developing a radiopharmaceutical facility/business or personalized medicine and special productions.