Radiology Exam Results

Today's question: "Does the radiologist know the results of an exam right away, or does someone else read it later?"  I'll cover some of the many variables related to the prioritization of radiology orders for dictation and distinguish between the technologist and the radiologist, as well as some limitations in scope fo practice.

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This podcast accompanies my YouTube channel, and helps build confidence, skill, and efficiency to provide the best possible patient care. Radiography as a career is much more than simply pushing a button. You need to continually grow in our knowledge and understanding of the radiologic technologist skill set, while keeping up-to-date on the latest technological changes in the field, and keeping radiation dose as low as reasonably achievable (ALARA).