Radiology

improvement in patient safety. Beginning in 2012 people sitting for the board exams will be obligated to have a degree or be pursuing a degree from an accredited medical physics masters, PhD, or clinical residency program per the American Board of Radiology (ABR). Eventually, the people sitting for boards will be required to graduates in an accredited residency program. When a person becomes certified by the ABR they are deemed ready to practice…

and Communication System ( PACS ) is one of the best revolution in telemedicine which Improve quality of health care and reduce cost. PACS provide archives for storage Images which can be X-ray, MRI, CT, PET and Ultrasound and view it not only in Radiology Department, but also other such as Emergency, Clinique and Wards for Inpatient ( 1 ). For the past 100 years, film was use for capturing, storing and displaying Radiographic Image. In the early 1960s Digital radiography developed. It allow…

patient’s insurance company to get coverage for their care. Nurse practitioners can diagnose illnesses and prescribe some medications just like physicians can (“What’s an NP?”, 2012). Radiology technicians transport patients to the radiology department for CT scans, MRI scans, and X-rays if they cannot be taken by a radiology technician using a portable machine in the patient’s room. Surgeons consult on and perform surgeries on the patient, while the pharmacy distributes patient medications to…

field but I didn’t really know what I wanted to do in the medical field because my high school didn’t offer very many medical classes. I knew that I didn’t want a job where I got attached to patients or had to use needles constantly so I decided on radiology. I felt that high school didn’t really teach real life lessons or prepare…

Over the past decade health care is no longer predominantly received in the physician’s office. Long term nursing facilities, home health care agencies, and specialized ambulatory care centers have made it easier to people to receive proper medical care, however it was difficult to monitor infection and control practices. Since the number of people in the aging population greater than 65 is increasing more people are requiring the use of long-term nursing facilities as well as home health…

.Diseases of the Diaphragm Ultrasound examination of the diaphragm is difficult and, under normal conditions, is made through the abdomen. For this reason the left diaphragm is more difficult to assess, because the stomach, containing air, prevents the transmission of the ultrasound beam Diaphragm defects, either congenital, traumatic or hernias, are difficult ultrasound evaluation.Viewing is enhanced when associated with pleural effusion, since the fluid acts as an acoustic window…

The CPC exam is a comprehensive evaluation to become a certified medical coder. It contains 150 multiple choice questions based on 24 subject areas like medical terminology, radiology, medicine, surgery, and anesthesia. In order to pass this exam and obtain the certification, the student must earn a 70% or above. There are some books that have been approved to use as reference while taking the exam; for example: CPT Manual AMA Standard of Professional Edition, ICD-10-CM, and HCPCS Level II. I…

There are many things that you should want to know about your job. I think it is important when learning about something so important like a radiologist technician. I found some statistics on the job, and this put a positive thought into my head about it. The typical entry level for a radiologist technician is normally an associate's degree, but most people go to school for more than that because sometimes that can be a make it or break it when trying to find some place to work. The job outlook…

as H&P. (Ensure that there is enough clinical information in the chart to support the diagnoses the physician chose.) Look at vital signs and intake and output. (This information can give you an idea of how sick your patient is.) Review labs and radiology reports (Review reports for abnormal findings, consider clinical significance findings for the patient care) Review procedures that may have been performed on the patient Review all notes and dictations in-patient chart Review documentation…

Mr. Peters, the adjuster from Auto-Owners requested this task assignment. Mr. Peters requested that I obtain radiology reports and films. He provided 52 pages of medical records for review. Mr. Peters also approved my meeting with Ms. Krause to obtain a current medical consent and to obtain a history of prior treatment. SUMMARY On 6/19/18 I was able to meet with Ms. Krause. She understood that this meeting was only a task assignment to obtain medical records for Mr. Peters. Ms. Krause…