Question 1

are radiology reports accurate?

Accepted Answer

Depends: It depends on the quality of the study being read, the skill of the radiologist, information about the patients' condition provided to the radiologist (the history), and other factors including the type of exam that was done. No matter how good the radiologist is, there will be some reports that miss something or come to a conclusion that does not pan out. Nature of the beast.

Question 2

what amount does a radiology tech make?

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Varies: depends on the location, practice type (hospital vs clinc) and experience.  try a site like salary.com or check job bulletins in the location you are researching.

Question 3

what is the definition or description of: radiology?

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Radiology: Radiology is the term  used to describe the study of all medical imaging  including x-rays  ct scan MRI ultrasound and nuclear imaging.

Question 4

when did radiology become its own branch of medicine?

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About 1934.: 1895  Wilhelm Conrad Röntgen discovered medical xrays.

1934 - Henry Pancoast became the founding president of the American Board of Radiology.

Question 5

what radiology scans have white backgrounds and which ones have black backgrounds?

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Interesting question: Xray, ct scan, MRI scan, ultrasound have black backgrounds.  Nuclear medicine scans such as bone scans, pet/ct scans,  and gallbladder scans have white backgrounds.

Question 6

i am student @ radiology science .. my question is this is science is dangrous  at long term ?

Accepted Answer

No: The safety of the worker is tightly  regulated. If you follow safety procedure, you should be ok.

Question 7

if a resident and the attending both agree on diagnosis (radiology)is that like having two opinions?

Accepted Answer

One diagnosis: Of course its two opinions with the same answer. The important part is that both of your opinions were the same and most probably correct, hence the patient will get the care he or she needs.

Question 8

radiologist or radiology technologist, what's the difference?

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MD vs technologist : A radiologist is a medical doctor who interprets xrays, CT scans, MRIs, etc. A radiology technologist operates the machines that takes those xrays, CT scans, and MRIs.

Question 9

is working in a radiology department longterm unsafe?

Accepted Answer

No: There are dangers in every workplace.  Radiology departments are under a great deal of state and federal scrutiny, so they are typically safe.  Try these links to learn more: http://www.Radiology.Ucsf.Edu/patient-care/patient-safety/radiation and http://www.Healthecareers.Com/article/workplace-safety-considerations-for-the-radiologic-technologist/161493.

Question 10

can you tell me how has radiology improved healthcare?

Accepted Answer

In many ways: radiology allows your doctor to see inside your body without surgery. Thus results in diagnoses being made earlier allowing better results from treatment. Also lesions which were previously occult until far advanced are now found sooner. Finally imaging allows for evaluation of tissue functioning and targeted therapies to particular areas of the body. Radiology has revolutionized medical care

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