Russian Federation
The history, physical and physiological bases, methodological aspects and legal and regulatory frameworkof medical thermographywas outlined. Thermosemiotics of human body areasin health and disease was discussed. The diagnostic possibilities of thermography in cases of head and neck,internal organs, cardiovascular system disorders, breast cancer, in urology, rheumatology, purulent surgery, combustiology, neurology, neurosurgery, plastic surgery, and also in the radiation injuryassessment during radiation therapy of malignant tumors were presented. The prospects for development of medical thermography was reflected. The manual is intended for students in the program of additional professional education of doctors.