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X-ray
Radiology & General X-Ray
Frequently Asked Questions
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 Austin PET & Imaging Center?
Austin PET &
Imaging Center, one of 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.
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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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