Diagnostic imaging
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Diagnostic imaging under Medicare
Up-to-date information about Medicare-subsidised diagnostic imaging services.
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About the Diagnostic Imaging Accreditation Scheme (DIAS) Standards fact sheet
Practice Accreditation Standards, guidance material and resources for Practices seeking accreditation.
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Colorectal (Bowel) Cancer Screening (Australia)
Home Information for Consumers General Information About Diagnostic Imaging Colorectal (Bowel) Cancer Screening (Australia)
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Consent to Procedure or Treatment
Home Information for Consumers General Information About Diagnostic Imaging Consent to Procedure or Treatment
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Radiation Risks of X-rays and Scans
Home Information for Consumers General Information About Diagnostic Imaging Radiation Risks of X-rays and Scans
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ARPANSA - National Diagnostic Reference Level Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions on the National Diagnostic Reference Level Service.
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ARPANSA - What Parents Should Know about CT Scans for Children
What Parents Should Know about CT Scans for Children.
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Medical Imaging and You
Advances in medical technology have given doctors access to a wider range of medical imaging tests than ever before to help them diagnose, manage and treat internal conditions. This brochure provides a basic understanding of radiation, its use in medical imaging, the risks and benefits, and the safety factors built into imaging procedures.
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Talk to your doctor about... Your child and CT Scans
To find out more ask for our brochure 'What you need to know about CT Scans for children' or go to www.safetyandqualityinhealthcare.gov.au/ctscansforkids
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Radiation Protection of the Patient
Radiation Protection of the Patient Module coming soon.
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Changes to the diagnostic imaging prohibited practice provisions of the Health Insurance Act
The Australian Parliament passed legislation to amend provisions in the Health Insurance Act 1973 that relate to pathology and diagnostic imaging services provided under Medicare.
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About the Diagnostic Imaging Accreditation Scheme (DIAS) Standards fact sheet
Practice Accreditation Standards, guidance material and resources for Practices seeking accreditation.
Read more on Department of Health website
Respiratory Illness (Acute)
This pathway provides a diagnostic imaging algorithm for patients with an acute respiratory illness and provides guidelines as to who would benefit from plain chest radiography.
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Stent (Peripheral Follow-Up)
This pathway provides diagnostic imaging guidance for follow-up of patients with peripheral arterial stents.
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Hip Fracture (Suspected)
This pathway provides a diagnostic imaging algorithm for adult patients with suspected hip fracture.
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Sinusitis (Acute)
This pathway provides a diagnostic imaging algorithm for patients with acute sinusitis.
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Foreign Body (Suspected)Diagnostic Imaging Pathways - Foreign Body (Suspected)
This pathway provides guidance on the imaging of adult patients with a suspected foreign body.This pathway provides guidance on the imaging of adult patients with a suspected foreign body.
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Neck Pain (Non-Traumatic)Diagnostic Imaging Pathways - Neck Pain (Non-Traumatic)
This pathway provides guidance on the imaging of adult patients with non-traumatic neck pain.This pathway provides guidance on the imaging of adult patients with non-traumatic neck pain.
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Shoulder (Pain or Instability)
This pathway provides guidance on the imaging of adult patients with new onset traumatic and non-traumatic shoulder pain or instability.
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Paediatric, Stridor (Persistent)
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