A guide to requesting outpatient and emergency radiographs
Singapore medical journal
;
: 423-quiz 427, 2012.
Article
in English
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-249716
ABSTRACT
Radiology is an important adjunct to clinical practice, but for many clinicians, requesting X-rays was something that was learnt on the job. This article provides guidelines on when and how to request X-rays for acute conditions such as head and cervical spine trauma, suspected rib and extremity fractures, low back pain and acute abdominal pain. We also highlight what to write in the request form, in order to obtain maximum value from the examination and allow the radiologist to generate a useful, accurate report.
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WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
Radiology
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Reference Standards
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Spinal Injuries
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X-Rays
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Diagnostic Imaging
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Tomography, X-Ray Computed
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Cervical Vertebrae
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Health Care Costs
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Ankle Injuries
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Neck Pain
Type of study:
Diagnostic study
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Practice guideline
Limits:
Humans
Language:
English
Journal:
Singapore medical journal
Year:
2012
Type:
Article
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