Some Interesting Facts About Radiology

Do you ever wonder about diagnostic imaging?  More specifically, do you ever wonder about radiology? Let’s face it, the world of medicine, advanced medicine, were it not for diagnostic imaging modalities. MRI scans, CT scans, X-Rays, and many other tests are what help determine everything from complex conditions to ways in which to treat them. We know that radiation is a part of it but what do you know about radiology?

Radiology is defined as the science of dealing with X-Rays and other high energy radiation. Let’s look at some other radiology facts:

1. All modalities in radiology are given around the clock coverage.
2. Radiologists require work stations so that the work put into one image flows effectively from person to person.
3. Some forms of radiology are procedural.

Patients come and go at all hours of the day, if a patient is seen at an emergency room it is vital to have someone run the MRI scanner, or CT scanner, or X-Ray machine in order to find out what may be wrong with that patient. Imaging studies are almost always necessary. The workflow is a key to successful imaging practices and often times it means the reputation of the center, hospital, or facility.

Workflow goes beyond just getting an image, the radiologist has to be able to read it, know what he is looking at and have the certainty that everyone has done their jobs right. The tech has to do his/her job right while everyone else present from nurses to assistants have to know what they are doing at all times. Radiology is not just looking at X-Rays, sometimes there are procedures involved.

A radiology procedure will involve a minimally invasive procedure that will employ imaging. While the procedure does not sound like a life altering surgery, it may mean the difference between life and death to some patients, patients that may be on the cusp of dealing with complex conditions. Radiology has a big overall impact when it comes to playing a role in situations that we may face.

If you have any questions regarding diagnostic imaging procedures please feel free to give us a call. Our dedicated team of imaging professionals looks forward to answering your questions and aiding you in your imaging needs. 


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