What is Radiology?
Radiology refers to medical imaging techniques
that allow doctors to see inside a patient’s body. Although the word
"radiology" implies radiation or x-ray, not all of the techniques actually
use radiation. Ultrasound utilizes digital high-frequency sound waves
and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) uses a magnetic field and radio
frequency waves to produce images.
Who Performs the Exams?
The
individuals who conduct the exams are trained and licensed radiology
technologists and specially trained doctors called Radiologists. The
images of the inside of your body that the exam generates might be pieces
of film, such as x-ray, or they might be computer pictures that are
viewed on a monitor such as CT. The pictures are then analyzed by Radiologists
who "read" the pictures and provide the interpretation or results that
are given to your physician.
Why Should I Have My Examination at a
RANI center?
We have the most
advanced imaging centers in the region, offers you individualized care
with the latest technology and a patient-focused, highly trained professional
staff. Our Board Certified Radiologists are highly skilled and meet
the strict credentialing and continuing education requirements of the
American College of Radiology. There is always a Radiologist
in the Center who is directing and monitoring exams and who is available
to answer any questions that you or your doctor may have about your
care. Preliminary results of exams are communicated promptly to the
referring physician and a written final report follows within a few
days.
Is Radiology Safe?
Within
the medical community there is general agreement that the benefits of
performing x-ray tests far outweigh the small amount of radiation associated
with these studies.
Scientific advances allow for better images
with lower doses of radiation. We continually upgrade our equipment
and supplies to provide the latest technology and we adhere to a strict
monitoring and quality assurance program for all equipment.
Ultrasound studies use sound waves, not
radiation, and are harmless.
MRI uses a magnetic field and radio frequency
waves, not radiation, and does not present any apparent risks. However,
patients must be evaluated to insure that they are eligible for this
type of study.
Prior to any exam, please inform the staff
if you are, or think you may be, pregnant.
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