What are clinical images?

Purpose: This series uses a visual image to illustrate a clinical point relevant to general internists, hospitalists, and community cardiologists. The focus is NOT on rare conditions or findings. The discussion must include a clearly stated clinical teaching point.

What is medical imaging used for?

Medical imaging refers to several different technologies that are used to view the human body in order to diagnose, monitor, or treat medical conditions.

What is considered medical imaging?

Medical imaging refers to the technological machines and processes used to create visual images of the body, usually on an internal or below-the-skin level. It may involve radiography, such as X-rays, as well as ultrasound technology, which works by way of high-powered sound wave reflection.

What is a clinical profile?

The Clinical Profile is the left-hand panel that appears in every patient’s chart. It’s home to important patient details including their History. The Clinical Profile is always accessible when navigating the patient’s chart and can be edited by any user.

Is medical imaging the same as ultrasound?

Radiologic technologists typically operate equipment that uses radiation to create medical images. Ultrasound technologists, on the other hand, operate equipment that uses high-frequency sound waves to generate images.

What do medical imaging nurses do?

A radiology nurse, also referred to as a medical imaging nurse, is a nursing professional that cares for patients that must undergo diagnostic imaging procedures and radiation therapy. Radiation therapy is also commonly used to treat certain illnesses, such as cancer.

How is imaging done?

A type of test that makes detailed pictures of areas inside the body. Imaging procedures use different forms of energy, such as x-rays (high-energy radiation), ultrasound (high-energy sound waves), radio waves, and radioactive substances.

What is a patient snapshot?

Patient Snapshot The Patient Care Snapshot combines critical information relevant to your role in the patient’s care. It displays data from a variety of sources to provide an at-a-glance view of the patient’s clinical history.

What is included in patient profile?

Each profile includes personal information, patient photo, demographics, allergies, vitals, diagnoses, patient history, integrated lab and radiology results, admission date, medication lists, and much more.