Diagnostic imaging
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Diagnostic imaging, scans and X-rays | Australian Government Department of Health
Diagnostic imaging includes ultrasound, computed tomography (CT) scans, X-rays (including mammography), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), nuclear medicine imaging and positron emission tomography (PET). Find out what we’re doing to support this important part of our health system.
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Consent to Procedure or Treatment
This article tells consumers about consenting for a procedure or treatment and possible risks of diagnostic imaging.
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Ultrasound
Diagnostic Imaging Pathways - Common Procedures Ultrasound A pulse of ultrasound is transmitted into the body via a small probe (transducer)
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High Resolution Computed Tomography
Diagnostic Imaging Pathways - Common Procedures High Resolution Computed Tomography (HRCT) High-Resolution Computed Tomography (HRCT) is a widely used technique to image various lung pathology
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Positron Emission Tomography
Diagnostic Imaging Pathways - Common Procedures Positron Emission Tomography (PET) Positron Emission Tomography utilises short acting, positron emitting isotopes to investigate a number of disease processes
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Computed Tomography
Diagnostic Imaging Pathways - Common Procedures Computed Tomography (CT) Computed Tomography (CT) involves using an X-ray tube coupled to a detector system, encased within a doughnut shaped gantry
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Why do I even need this test? A Diagnostic Imaging and Informed Consent Consumer Resource
This information is for people who want to find out more about why they have been asked to have a diagnostic test and what it could involve – so that they can make an informed choice about it.
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Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Diagnostic Imaging Pathways - Common Procedures Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) MRI Principles MRI is based on the interaction between nuclei of hydrogen atoms occurring abundantly in all biological tissues and the magnetic fields generated and controlled by the MRI system's instrumentation
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Nuclear Medicine
Diagnostic Imaging Pathways - Common Procedures Nuclear Medicine Nuclear medicine is a functional form of imaging, compared to radiology, which assesses for structural change
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Clinical Radiology Professions - InsideRadiology
InsideRadiology provides free and easily accessible, accurate, up to date and credible information about medical imaging tests and procedures.
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Peripheral Stent Follow-Up
This pathway provides diagnostic imaging guidance for follow-up of patients with peripheral arterial stents.
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Abdominal Plain X-Ray (Indications)
This pathway provides guidance on the indications for a plain abdominal radiograph in adult patients.
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Paediatric, Magnetic Resonance Imaging
This pathway provides guidance on general Magnetic Resonance Imaging in children.
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Crohn's Disease (Suspected)
This pathway provides guidance on imaging patients with clinically suspected Crohn’s disease.
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Intrauterine Growth Restriction (Suspected)
This pathway provides guidance on the imaging investigation of a fetus with risk factors for intra-uterine growth retardation (IUGR), and the role of imaging in management of confirmed IUGR.
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Dyspepsia
This pathway provides guidance on the investigation of adult patients presenting with dyspepsia, with emphasis on the symptoms that indicate the need for endoscopic or radiological examination.
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Cervical Spine Injury
This pathway provides guidance on imaging patients at risk of a cervical spine injury following trauma. The guideline incorporates the validated Canadian C-spine Rules.
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Paediatric, Injury (Non-Accidental)
This pathway provides guidance on imaging a child suspected at risk of 'non accidental injury'.
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Ascites
This pathway provides guidance on how to image suspected ascites and determine its cause.
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Endometriosis (Suspected)
This pathway provides guidance on the investigation of adult patients with suspected endometriosis.
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