...Introduction RIA Endovascular is an outpatient, interventional radiology clinic that provides cutting-edge medical treatments for patients suffering from venous disease. The long-term goals are centered on adding new procedures and building a profitable practice. The medical business is in constant flux so it is critical that the clinic can weather the ups and downs of the industry. Growth is an important piece to the success of the clinic and achievement of this objective will require an analysis of alternatives including value disciplines, generic strategy and grand strategy. At the close of the evaluation, a recommendation will be made pertaining to the strategy the organization should implement. Value Discipline Value disciplines are an alternative to generic strategies which is based on the notion that market leaders have realized their top position by focusing on one of three core disciplines: operational excellence, customer intimacy, and product differentiation (Pearce & Robinson, 2011). RIA Endovascular excels at customer intimacy. Each patient receives personalized services, treatment planning, and follow-up care according to their condition and expected results. Customer intimacy is more than just good customer service; it is an emotional connection with the customers or patients. RIA can also use this value discipline more consistently with all of the clinic customers, including the referring physicians. Implementing this level of service with referring...
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...01-14-16 REFLECTION: INTERVENTIONAL RADIOLOGY Last week, what we did was a bit of refreshment such as sharing about what’s the new year’s resolution of each one of us for this year 2016, and the output was did great because as what I’ve noticed, each of us really has a goal for this year and that is of course to be one of those so-called interns. Afterwards, we talked and discussed about the contrast media being used in interventional radiology, its method of introduction to the specific vessel in our body, its classification, chemical properties, viscosity and its effect in body organs. We also discussed the effects and reactions of c.m to different body systems when introduced. We also discussed its preventive measurement for those high risk patients, the premedication, consent form,and if you’re authorized to undergo the procedure without opposition. On the second topic which is the patient management, it covers about how the health care provider behaves when introducing contrast media and how to properly manage your patient upon the procedure. Everything was great because we already had so much about the two topics we had last week. And because It’s already 2016, another year has come and another chapter to cherish and of course to strive harder for the subjects we failed on the previous year, but fortunately God is indeed merciful and great for I was lucky enough because I’m one of those who passed in our subject today which is interventional radiology. For those who failed...
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...consent and who is responsible for obtaining the informed consent Informed consent is a legal protection of a patient's authorization or agreement to undergo a specific medical intervention. It is the responsibility of the attending licensed healthcare professionals- physicians and nurses- to obtain and witness the patient’s signature. The informed consent includes: • The patient’s diagnosis • The patient’s prognosis • The proposed treatment • The risks and benefits associated with the proposed treatment • Any alternative treatments • The risks and benefits of the alternatives • The risks of forgoing treatment, should the patient refuse 2. Describe and define what occurs in each of the following sections of the radiology department. a) Mammography A mammogram is a low-dose x-ray exam of the breasts to look for changes that are not normal, it is used to detect benign and malignant...
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...Dave Jackson S. Thompson English I October 9, 2012 Radiology and other common medical imaging procedures Radiology is a very interesting subject and has a long history. X-Rays were discovered by Wilhelm Conrad Roentgen in 1895. X-rays were first produced in a vacuum tube where electronics travelled at the speed of light, 186,000 miles per second. Electromagnetic rays have high energy and very short wavelengths, which are not visible to the human eye. In 1913, an American radiologist named Gustav Bucky made the very first radiographic grid. With one-hundred radiologists per million Americans, approximately eighty-percent of radiologists are men. Full-time radiologists average a fifty-hour work week. The top four areas of radiology consist of: body cross/abdomen imaging, interventional/vascular imaging, breast imaging/women’s imaging, and neuroradiology. Before your examination, a radiographer will explain the procedure to you and answer any questions you may have. A Radiologic Technologist is a skilled professional with specialized education of anatomy, radiation protection, patient care, radiation exposure, and positioning. It is part of their duty to determine how much radiation is necessary to produce a diagnostic image. Radiographic testing is a non-destructive testing that uses X-rays and/or Gamma-rays for detecting internal imperfections and for detecting corrosion. Over the years cardiac imaging has undergone revolutionary development during recent decades...
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...Chapter I Introduction The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) is the world largest and leading organizationthat recognizes individualsthat promote high quality standard who are qualifiedindealing with medical imaging, interventional procedure and radiation therapy. Theyoffer certification and registration in a wide range of disciplines, helping to develop the careers of the people who work in medical imaging. With more than 330,000 registrants, they promote high standards of patient care. Many employers require their technologists to hold ARRT certification and registration. Even when doing so is not a job prerequisite, however, having ARRT credentials tells employers that radiologic technologists are committed to provide high quality patient care. On a personal level, they gain knowledge, skills, and confidence working toward certification and registration. Becoming a Radiologic Technologist means patients will be at the heart of everything he/she does. It’s important to always have the knowledge and skills needed to provide the best possible care to those they serve. The ARRT establishes the job-relatedness of an examination via a practical analysis. It documents the role to be credentialed and the...
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...technology known as Telemedicine allows radiologist to now practice in any location equipped with a computer, high resolution monitor, and internet connectivity. Telemedicine helps emergency departments obtain emergencies after hours. But some radiologist have limited patient contact, they can go weeks without face to face contact and others that work in hospitals have long and irregular shifts. Radiologists salary go by experience and region. Depending on what radiologic job you want to do the salary will vary. Ultrasound technician makes an estimated $65,000 per year and a X-Ray technician makes $45, 781 per year. All these jobs fall under radiologist. A certified diagnostic radiologist, can expect to earn about $275,000 a year.A interventional radiologist can make closer to...
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...County Hospital Simulation Project Abstract The paper offers a simulation model describing the X-ray departments operations in the county hospital. It can be used for testing various process scenarios, for allocation of resources and also conduct activity based cost analysis. The simulation model is used for demonstrating a new operational method that makes the operations at the X-ray department more effective. The operational method is referred to as Triage team method. This method has been it is been studied from two view points. The results showed that the method enhances the X-ray department if properly implemented and it incorporates all the required tasks. County hospital simulation project Introduction The department of x-ray in the county hospital is facing a challenge in the x-ray department. With the increased amount of patients visiting the x-ray department, the challenge to the health care managers is becoming serious. The process undergone and the resources need to be reconsidered to make the operations more efficient. This will also maintain the quality of care. The objective of the department is to ensure that the patients take minimal time in the process. The resources also need to be allocated in the most effective way and by use of more advanced technology. Since X-ray department and the processes therewith are somewhat complicated, and have dynamic variables and has random features, definitely there is a need for a method that is effective. The...
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...PET Scans Julia Savage HCS/320 May 1, 2012 PET Scans PET scans (Position Emission Tomography) are a wonderful addition to present-day health care. PET scans are a type of imaging test that shows the physician, the patient’s organs and tissue in his or her body, and how these organs and tissues are functioning. PET scans gives the physician three-dimensional pictures, and the physician can see organs, and tissues from any angle to check for abnormalities much faster than CT scans or an MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging). Currently, PET scans are most commonly used to detect cancer, heart problems (such as coronary artery disease and damage to the heart following a heart attack), brain disorders (including brain tumors, memory disorders, seizures) and other central nervous system disorders (Cleveland Clinic, 2009). Efficient and Effective Communication PET scans are one most efficient and effective ways of communication for physicians and their patients. These scans are more effective because this scan can detect an abnormality or abnormalities faster and more accurately than any other scan, which in turn makes it more efficient and effective in the diagnosis of diseases. Pet scans are more effective than a CT Scan or MRI because it detects and reveals the cellular level metabolic changes occurring in an organ or tissue faster than CT scans or MRI and that makes it more efficient to make treat the patient sooner for better prognosis. ...
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...AUDIT OF COMPLETION OF RADIOLOGY REQUEST FORM in Scottish Livingstone Hospital F MAGODORO T DENHERE Background: Clinical audit is one approach to improve the quality of patient care, completion of request form inclusive. Radiology request forms are essential communication tools between the clinician and the radiographers. The aim of this study is to audit the adequacy of completion of X-ray request forms. Methodology: A review of all consecutive request form received at the X-ray unit of the SLH over a period of six weeks9(From 16 March to 30 May 2013) to assess the completeness of filling of the forms, details of biodata/clinical information, previous exposure and information about the requesting officer. Result: Two hundred and two request forms were analysed. All the request had names on it however 89.1% had complete and adequate information while 10.9% have incomplete and inadequate information on names, one hundred and ninety-six (97%) had dates while, 6(3%) did not have information regarding date of request, space for the addresses were filled in 80 (39.6%) out of which only 24 (11.9%) had adequate and complete information. Clinical information were adequate and complete in 34.4%, only 6(8.3%) of those with previous x-rays submitted their previous film with the new request. Conclusion: We concluded that radiological investigation forms are still incompletely and inadequately filled. This will have effect on the quality and the overall service provided...
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...Questions: 1) What does SDMS stand for? Society of diagnostic medical sonographers. 2) What is the core purpose of SDMS? To enhance the art and science of medicine by advancing medical sonography. 3) Is it true that SDMS seeks the cooperation of other organizations. TRUE 4) Is it true that they don’t publish newsletters and journals? FALSE 5) Was SDMS founded in 1970 or 1980? 1970. ________________________________________________________________________ Bone denstritomitry- measures mass and bones. ARRT- standardized exams to find individuals. Radiologist technologist. QM- Quality management Quality controlled tests. Promotion, more money. Osha- training, assistance, etc. Deaths and injuries cute by 50% and 40%. Protect from radiation/chemicals in film. Ardms: identification of qualified sonographers. renewed annually, fee. Asrt: All medical imaging technologists. Continuing education and conferences. Grant money and scholarships, you can do it while a student. Student fee is discounted. Radiation therapist: documenting treatment from the assistant. Take x-rays, monitor patient. To treat a patient like cancer. Don’t offer at Quinnipiac. RDMS- certified ardms, complete formal training. different certifications. Clinical instructor- Watch student preformers General diagnostic licence to practice in the area. Doing all your evaluations. MR- professionals that detect like brain amoralities...
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...Cory Bertelsen 10.1.2012 Psychology 100 Scott Cohn One of the methods for studying the brain is called EEG. EEG stands for Electroencephalogram and it is a test that measures and records the electrical activity of your brain. Special sensors are attached to your head and hooked by wires to a computer. While the test is in progress, the computer records your brain’s electrical activity, and the results will either be posted on a screen or on paper. You might be wondering why someone would get an EEG. Some reasons are epilepsy, dementia, sleep disorders, and to help find out if a person has a physical problem. The good news is that the test isn't painful and you don't have to remove any hair from your scalp. The bad news is that the adhesive used to attach the electrodes to your scalp will take a day or two to scrub out. An EEG may be done in a hospital or by doctor’s office by an EEG technologist. Another method for studying the brain is called an MRI. The abbreviation MRI stands for magnetic resonance imaging. Its a test that uses a magnetic field to pulse radio wave energy to make pictures of organs and structures inside the body. MRI’s can show problems that cannot be seen with other imaging methods such as, X-ray, ultrasound, or computed tomography. Magnetic resonance imaging is used for several reasons. Its used to find problems such as tumors, bleeding, injury, blood vessel diseases, or infection. This test can be done by an MRI technologist, yet the pictures are...
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...Introduction X rays have been used in the healing arts immediately after their discovery. However, it was soon recognized that the radiation could cause harmful effects and henceforth one has never read the word ‘radiation’ in a newspaper or a magazine without the modifier ‘dangerous’, ‘deadly’ or ‘harmful’. Ever since its fatality was known, a great deal of effort has been devoted to developing equipment, techniques and procedures to control radiation levels and hence reduce unnecessary radiation exposure to radiation workers and the public. Because we are unable to conduct controlled studies, most of what we know about the harmful effects ionizing radiation has been gathered from health consequences results from its uses and its historical events such as Chernobyl, Nevada Test Site and the most recent Fukushima incident. Providing radiation protection for workers and the public is the practice of health physics. Health physicists delve into designing equipment, calculating and constructing barriers, and developing administrative protocols to maintain radiation exposures (Bushong, 2001). Based on the knowledge of the adverse effects of radiation to the human body, on would practice the principle of as low as reasonably achievable (ALARA). One would practice the former principle through the use of cardinal principles which includes time, distance and shielding. Using these as foundation, radiation protection is further enhanced through radiation protection features that...
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...X-RAY IMAGING SYSTEM BRAIN SCAN: BONE SCAN: SOFT TISSUE SCAN: CONCLUSION: X-ray imaging system is better for bony structures as it does not get absorbed in the bones, and the area where it does not absorb is highlighted with a whitish color on the photographic film, whereas x-rays gets absorbed in soft tissues so we get a blurred image in film. CT SCANNER BRAIN SCAN: BONE SCAN: SOFT TISSUE SCAN: CONCLUSION: A computed tomography (CT) scan uses X-rays to make detailed pictures of structures inside of the body. While much information can be obtained from a standard X-ray, a lot of detail about internal organs and other structures is not available. In computed tomography, the X-ray beam moves in a circle around the body. GAMMA CAMERA BRAIN SCAN: BONE SCAN: SOFT TISSUE SCAN: CONCLUSION: A gamma camera, also called a scintillation camera or Anger camera, is a device used to image gamma radiation emitting radioisotopes, a technique known as scintigraphy. Gamma camera gives best results for organs having more fluids. SPECT Scanner BRAIN SCAN: BONE SCAN: SOFT TISSUE SCAN: CONCLUSION: It is a technique that provides images similar to those obtained. It produce a 3-dimensional image of the body part being examined. Gives best result for organs containing more water content. PET SCANNER BRAIN SCAN: BONE SCAN: SOFT TISSUE SCAN: CONCLUSION: It is a noninvasive, painless molecular imaging technology...
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...Nuclear Medicine Radioactive tracers is the form of radiation they use within the human body when doing procedures such as CAT, MIBG, MRI, PET, and Gallium scans. Patients who undergo radioactive procedures are first given a small amount of radioisotope one of two ways oral or by injection. This radioisotope is pertinent to the procedure because it enhances the visualization on vascular structures and organs. The preparation is varies upon ordering physician however are relatively similar in protocol. For vascular patients it is recommended that the patient not have any caffeinated beverages 12 hours prior to the procedure and nothing to eat at least 4 hours before a procedure. Nuclear Vascular stress tests take approximately 3 hours to complete. All patients should wear comfortable lose fitting clothing and tennis shoes for comfort ability due to the nature of the testing which is done on a treadmill. The treadmill however, does not always provide enough information pertaining to the heart and hearts circulation. Nuclear stress tests then become the next phase which includes putting an IV into the arm and injecting a dose of radioisotope. The radiologist will then have you wait approximately 30 minutes and then take you down for pictures of your heart. After this is done the patient will begin walking on the treadmill and right before the procedure is over the radiologist will inject the patient again with radioisotope and then eat. After about a half...
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...Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) or nuclear magnetic resonance imaging, is a diagnostic tool capable of showing detailed images of the human body. It is a more reliable technique when there is a need to look at body organs and soft tissue that can't be clearly observed with X-rays, CT scans or ultrasound. The most important feature about MRI is that it can help to clearly distinguish between healthy and unhealthy tissues in organs and body parts like the brain, spine, joints and other internal organs. This can lead to early detection and treatment of life threatening diseases. MRI uses a powerful magnetic field, radio waves, rapidly changing magnetic fields, and a computer to create body images. It measures the water content (or fluid...
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