SOUTHERN OREGON (OHN) – With health care and medical procedures rapidly changing, has your physician recently ordered an MRI, or PET/CT for you?
Are you wondering what the testing procedure is and why it is beneficial for a comprehensive diagnosis? For a variety of questions regarding imaging procedures, Southern Oregon residents and medical providers can find answers and in-depth information online at Oregon Advanced Imaging.
Oregon Advanced Imaging provides MRI and PET/CT scan services to patients, physicians and healthcare providers throughout Southern Oregon.
OAI has been acknowledged for providing uncompromising standards of customer service, integrity, reliably and accuracy, along with fully upgraded, state-of-the-art equipment. Their equipment design provides decreased examination time and increased comfort for all patients, especially children and claustrophobic individuals.
Benefits of the MRI and PET/CT scan systems provide the highest possible level of detail enabling your doctor to make a quick and accurate diagnosis. Many questions can be answered such as “What does a PET/CT feel like?” and “What are the benefits and how should I prepare for the test”.
Questions about breast cancer, biopsies and a variety of advanced imaging procedures assist physicians in findings and recommendations.
A PET/CT inspects all of the organ systems in the body in a single scan. The procedure facilitates earlier diagnosis of disease and evaluates how the body is responding to treatment.
One of the key benefits is that it is a safe and non-invasive procedure. This diagnostic test also provides details not available on an MRI, CT or Ultrasound. Some of the results can be amazing differentiating between a tumor or scar tissue for example.
With changes in the health care community and insurance benefits going through a transition, it is always a good idea to check how your insurance policy covers these procedures.
Source: OAI, Oregon Heath News