Diagnostic imaging has come a long way since its inception. From simple X-rays that are primarily used for checking broken bones, new and more sophisticated technologies have emerged, allowing doctors to effectively diagnose a variety of illnesses and diseases from COPD and cancer to muscle tears and blockages. Diagnostic imaging allows doctors to see inside the body non-invasively, so it eliminates the need for exploratory surgery when diagnosing diseases. Many clinics and healthcare facilities offer diagnostic imaging services. However, the person who conducted the test cannot interpret...

When you come in for a consultation with your doctor, you may be asked to get an X-ray examination. X-rays are a kind of imaging exam that doctors use to diagnose a patient. This test is also used to monitor and treat a number of medical conditions.

A medical second opinion is a practice that nails down or rules out a diagnosis of a given condition. As the American medical system pushes millions of patients per year through medical groups, errors in diagnosis are adding up. In a recent study, CBS News reported that at least 12 million Americans - as many as 1 in 20 adult patients - are misdiagnosed each year.

Previous studies have focused on misdiagnoses in the hospital setting, but the BMJ quality and safety study suggests that many are misdiagnosed at the primary care level. More seriously, researchers are saying that 50% of...

Navigating the medical or legal system can be a frustrating experience even if you're well and whole. Navigating both systems at once can be a frustrating, demoralizing, and discouraging experience whether you are the injured party or a family member supporting a loved one. Nobody should be made into a professional patient when trying to obtain fair compensation.

Whether it's looking for fair compensation after an accident or seeking redress for malpractice, misdiagnosis, failure to diagnose, or wrongful death, getting the testimony of an expert medical witness may be the best...

When it comes to offering diagnostic imaging services, patient and provider safety are always the top priority. Maintaining safety throughout the evaluation and diagnostic processes is key to keeping the patient comfortable enough to get accurate readings and results.

Here are some crucial factors in providing a safe, beneficial ultrasound experience to every consumer you serve:

Expert medical testimony is often given by an expert medical witness, typically a physician or doctor. The doctor must have education, experience, or training that is relevant to the medical area involved in the case. According to US Legal, the expert must hold knowledge about this particular field of medicine and healthcare well beyond the knowledge of an average person.

Every Halloween, there are news accounts of adulterated food items turning up in children’s trick-or-treat bags. Historically, it has been common practice for some Neighborhood Associations, church groups, and school organizations to sponsor Halloween parties as a safe alternative to door-to-door trick-or-treating. As far back at the 1970’s, for the same reason, it has been routine for some community hospitals, chiropractic offices, medical groups, and public health clinics to offer the free x-raying of Halloween candy. Competition in the healthcare marketplace has caused some facilities...