Radiologists are physicians who performs and interprets diagnostic imaging tests and interventional procedures or treatments that involve the use of X-ray‚ ultrasound‚ and magnetic resonance imaging equipment. People often confuse between radiologists and radiologic technologists/radiology technicians‚ though there is a clear distinction between these two: technicians carry out the process of obtaining the images whereas radiologists take charge of interpreting the results. After the images are interpreted
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patients‚ as the patients are always concerned with the money required to use in the event where visitation to the hospital is inevitable. Cost-effectiveness in digital imaging comprises of direct and indirect effects (Sailer et al.‚ 2015). Hence‚ when accessing the cost-effectiveness‚ it is essential to understand that the imaging test must provide added value. Otero et al. (2008) state that the term cost-effectiveness is not just the amount paid for the examination‚ it also takes into consideration
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state of Medical imaging exams such as Colonoscopy and Diagnostic Heart Cath’s are slowly losing ground to non-invasive procedures. Looking at how these new exams shape the present evolution of the healthcare system‚ History teaches us how greatly other obscure discoveries brought tremendous changes. The discovery of penicillin in 1941 revolutionized medical care and totally changed the patterns of disease that threatened humanity." In 1896‚ Roentgen discovered X-ray; Medical imaging has now become
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Alzheimer’s disease: There’s no lifestyle factor that’s been conclusively shown to reduce your risk of Alzheimer’s disease. However‚ some evidence suggests that the same factors that put you at risk of heart disease may also increase the chance that you’ll develop Alzheimer’s. Examples include: Lack of exercise Smoking High blood pressure High blood cholesterol Poorly controlled diabetes A diet lacking in fruits and vegetables Lack of social engagement These risk factors are also linked
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COMA Coma is classically defined as loss of mobility‚ sensation and consciousness with preservation of autonomic functions. Coma is caused by dysfunction of either or both the reticular activating system and cerebral cortex. The most common cause of coma are toxic\ metabolic de-arrangement‚ which are potentially treatable and reverersible. The big three are toxic/metabolic causes‚ trauma and stroke. CAUSES 1. Brain cancer 2. Concussion 3. Diabetes 4. Drug abuse 5. Encephalitis
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Study #3: Agnes Gibbons was admitted through the hospital ’s emergency department with congestive heart failure. During her admission she was asked to verbally acknowledge whether her demographic data were correct. Ms. Gibbons did so. Extensive diagnostic tests were done‚ including radiology studies. It was later discovered that all of Ms. Gibbon ’s information had been entered into another client ’s file. How would you correct this situation? What departments‚ or other agencies‚ would need to
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commercial use. There was an improvement in diagnostic and clinical information. Patients were getting faster results and getting a better understanding of their condition. One benefit of digital x-ray has become common in most hospitals and clinics is that it creates a digital picture archive within hospital communication systems allowing doctors to have easy access their patient images. It is designed to replace film in just about any existing X-ray imaging equipment used today and does not require
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causes of jaundice and asymptomatic hyperbilirubinemia. In the elderly‚ such symptoms raise concern for a pancreatic carcinoma that compresses the common bile duct‚ particularly when the patient presents in conjunction with weight loss‚ asthenia‚ and imaging concerning for a mass. Autoimmune pancreatitis (AIP)‚ however‚ is an infrequently recognized disorder that presents similarly to pancreatic cancer‚ and must be considered when evaluating etiologies of obstructive jaundice. The prevalence of AIP
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Observe for the amount‚ character and rate of drainage. 6. Watch out for leaks of air in the drainage system as indicated by constant bubbling in the water seal bottle. Bronchoscopy is a technique of visualizing the inside of the airways for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes. An instrument (bronchoscope) is inserted into the airways‚ usually through the nose or mouth‚ or occasionally through a tracheostomy. Recovery after bronchoscopy Bronchoscopy by either procedure usually takes between
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1. Discuss how the history conducted by the intern is used to guide subsequent patient assessment and diagnostic processes. A patient’s medical history is a thorough evaluation of the signs and symptoms that the patient presents with. When evaluating a patient’s medical history is important to address such questions as what positions alleviate or aggravate the symptoms; how long have the symptoms persisted for; are the symptoms chronic or acute; did the patient suffer from an injury; and has the
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