Lightbulb Radiology Provides Online Face-to-Face Imaging Consults Between Patient and Radiologist Millions of imaging tests are performed in the United States each year. Although most of these exams are interpreted by a radiologist, patients usually receive their results from the ordering physician. In many cases, the radiologist, as the imaging expert, is actually the physician best…
You’ve done the hard part. You went in and had the MRI (or another imaging test) your physician ordered. You paid your co-pay, waited patiently for your name to be called, laid still during the exam, and it’s all over. So now what? How can you get the most out of your radiology results? (Hint:…
Dr. Stay talking about Lightbulb Radiology aired on NBC News 12 WSFA this morning!
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From seeing elegant pictures of our brain and spine, to definitely characterizing masses in the liver and guiding management of orthopedic issues, MRI has an established role in the delivery of optimal care. MRI is an amazing tool that allows us to see inside our bodies and helps us get answers about a wide variety…
Last time I talked about some of the reasons radiology reports can be hard to read. Now I am going to discuss some insider tips for reading and understanding your radiology report. The radiology report is most often organized into 6 sections: Type of exam, Clinical information, Comparison, Technique, Findings, Impression. Let’s take these one…
The simple truth is that radiology reports can be hard to read, especially for those without a medical background. The combination of advanced medical technology and the wonderful subtle intricacies of the human body often result in a final document that more closely resembles a William Faulkner novel (translation: difficult to understand!) than Dr. Seuss. …
Radiologists are doctors who specialize in the diagnosis of disease through interpreting imaging exams. Many patients would be surprised to know that after they get an imaging study, there is a physician behind the scenes who carefully reviews all of their images, and uses the provided clinical history to form a diagnosis. Radiologists interpret radiographs,…
