Hoerni Bernard, Kind Michèle, Haehnel Pierre
l'Université Victor-Segalen, Bordeaux 2.
Vesalius. 2007 Dec;13(2):98-103.
The example of electro-radiology in France shows that various factors influence the development of a new specialty. New technology requires the existence of professionals trained in its use for diseases affecting numerous patients. Use of the techniques generates knowledge which must be gathered and transmitted. This evolution also depends on a favourable social and medical context. The action of individuals may also play a decisive role. Finally, over time, these influences may lead to consolidation of, or new divisions in, the specialty.
法国的电子放射学实例表明，多种因素会影响一门新专业的发展。新技术需要有接受过相关培训、能将其用于诊治大量患者疾病的专业人员。技术的应用会产生知识，这些知识必须加以收集和传播。这种发展演变还取决于有利的社会和医学环境。个人的行动也可能起到决定性作用。最后，随着时间的推移，这些影响可能会导致该专业的巩固或新的分化。
