Radiology College Essays Samples For Students

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Abstract
Radiology is among the rapidly advancing specialties of the medical profession. It is both a diagnostic as well as an interventional specialty having direct links to medical experts from different parts of a hospital. Diagnostic radiologists use their knowledge and expertise in the diagnosis of a disorder, whereas interventional radiologists deal with the treatment of the disorder. Radiology department deals with different patients having diseases such as cancer and heart related problems. Patients having kidney problems, liver problems, back pain, fibroids in the uterus, and blockages in the veins and arteries may also visit interventional ...

Healthcare workers are exposed to a lot of radiations coming from the sun and artificial sources. These radiations cause many health problems to the affected individuals and their generations. The magnitude of the skin to resist some radiations depends on the climatological factors and personal sensitivity to Ultra Violet Rays (UVR). Ultraviolet Rays are the most dangerous in the electromagnetic spectrum and the wavelength bands. This project describes the tests and methods necessary for establishing a radiation protection program on the skin using fabrics. The utilization of intelligent medical textiles in the healthcare centers has a enormous potential of changing the healthcare ...

Phase 1: mandate for change

People need to understand the reason for the change. They need to know what the current situation is and why it needs to change to something different. This is the first phase of change management referred to as a mandate for change. Change management is a process that involves people. Change is not a standalone process that offers a solution to any organization. People will resist change because it is likely to affect their comfort zones. Therefore, change management involves reducing the possibility of people resisting the new changes. I work in the radiology department, in the field of healthcare.
Radiology has ...

Most equipment used in healthcare centers produce harmful radiations affecting many medical staffs. A quality designed textile could assist in blocking these radiations from entering our body and causing harms (Akopian et al 1999). The current lead aprons available in the market have shown many problems. In some instances, workers complain of back pains due to the weight of these garments. In addition, the lead aprons used today have low level protection exposing workers to most radiations and have proven insufficient in providing the necessary protection exposing healthcare staff to radiation risks (United States Department for Labor 2003; Allianz ...

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Different factors led to worsening of Carla’s condition. Communication lapses contributed to the adverse events as Ana did not call the physician at the dialysis unit to inform him of the importance to monitor Carla’s INR. In addition, the inflexible scheduling hindered Carla from getting the ultrasound test done at the right time and receiving timely care. Another factor is the patient’s failure to follow the discharge instructions. All parts such as the hospital, dialysis center and laboratory should communicate effectively by mailing discharge summaries and calling respective parts to ensure patients are receiving recommended care ...

This paper provides a platform for goals setting capitalized on a visionary plan. According to the weighed strategies of plan, the basic goals set in this case capitalize on both the long and short term goals. In addition, there is a provision for transition goals which serve to offer a stepping stone to the main goals. The goals are further classified as personal, academic or career oriented. In order to provide a comprehensive touch, goals are evaluated based on their measurability on values. Based on this case, my long term personal goal is focused on acquiring an owning a car. In addition to the personal ...

Introduction

Handling an angry or uncooperative patient can be a challenge to any healthcare professional trying to perform a medical procedure on the patient’s behalf. When a patient is faced with a sudden illness, he or she may experience overwhelming fear about the outcome of any testing or procedures that have to be performed. For many patients with no medical knowledge, testing brings with it more fear about what is going to happen during the tests. The role of the radiology professional is to maintain compassion while educating the patient about the procedure that is to be performed. In ...

Introduction

Recently, an incident occurred in a hospital where an MRI scan supposedly scheduled for a 55-year-old male patient was mistakenly done to a 25-year-old female patient with a different diagnosis. The error was only recognized when one of the patient’s doctors called the radiology department inquiring on why the scan had taken so long to be done. This was allegedly blamed on the incorrect use of the hospital information system. The case made the hospital’s management question the efficiency of the system because wrong administration of medical procedures could lead to many adverse effects that could include ...

Since the turn of the 21st century, and the emergence of a global knowledge sharing practice based in medicine, the increased attention to practitioner ethics has created an interdisciplinary focus on informed consent practice (Showalter). In most healthcare contexts, this topic is further refracted through the lens of medical malpractice liability and tortious negligence lawsuits (Hoey). Some countries also sustain social policies that may actually pose risk to patients; as in the case of fetal sex inquiries under China’s one child policy.
The importance of informed consent as a rule and as an ethical obligation to a duty to a reasonable ...

Radiologists and the complementary professionals and para-professionals face unique risks while at the work place. Exposure to ionizing radiation induces nuclear changes in cells that may cumulatively lead to cancer. In the case of the patient, the exposure to radiation is necessary in order to establish diagnosis or treatment and the benefits should outweigh the potential harm. For the staff on the other hand exposure to increased levels of exposure is hazardous and undesirable. Shielding is used to avoid accidental exposure to radiation, as well as careful obedience to the laws of physics. The effects of radiation lessen as ...

Disinclination of some health care organizations to apply Electronic Medicinal Records

EMRs (Electronic Medical Records) are the information systems of medical that are electronic and they gather, store, and show the information of the patient. Even though there are a lot of favorable effects of the usage of EMR in the activities of medicine but, still the rate of implementation related to the above system is low and it also encounters opposition from the medical doctor (Clayton, 2005).
One of the main barriers associated with the application of (Electronic Medical Records) is the financial issue as such issue is considered as the main factor for different doctors. The main questions ...

Imagine a person undergoing and ultrasound for a critical disease and a parent standing close by. For a sonographer himself, the challenge is in being closely watched for any expressions of alarm or concern. With one unguarded reaction, the patient may suffer panic. This is why the profession of being a sonographer requires skills, not just in the field of expertise of the medical professional; rather the quality of careful dealing with the patient and relatives also requires acing. The thrill of any work is not just in performing the job to the best of one’s capabilities rather ...

RESEARCH CONTINUOUS QUALITY ASSURANCE

In the medical filed, it is very important to maintain the quality of the service. Quality assurance is one of the basic and fundamental factors in the medical sector. All the health institutions must have high commitment in the quality assurance so that the patients get the best health care from those institutions. Such institutions must make provision of services like x-ray, radiology, doctors on standby position, emergency response and good team of health staffs like doctors, nurses, health assistants etc. together with other basic requirements of the health care institutions.

Quality Assurance in School Clinics

The quality assurance in the health institutions based ...

EHRs

Electronic Health Records are a broad category of HITs containing a patient’s clinical history. The system’s primary user is the provider and would encompass primary clinical information relevant and unique to the patient from the provider’s perspective. Some of the information contained in EHRs include demographics, medication reports, patient charts, laboratory data, and past medical information. Thus, the system is an automated version of patient information offered as part of the support process from various interface users (Keyhani et al., 2008). This paper considers the lifecycle of EHRs through a description of the process involved in ...

Upper respiratory disease is a term that encompasses acute infections ranging from the benign common cold to life-threatening conditions (e.g., epiglottitis). Cases of upper respiratory disease are easy to recognize because the patients will complain about the following symptoms (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention [CDC], 2016):

Runny nose (always)

Sore throat (always)
Coughing (common, usually in cases of viral etiology)
Sneezing (common, usually in cases of viral etiology)
Other symptoms depend on the patient’s age, medical history, and the pathogen causing the infection, so it is important to conduct a thorough assessment which consists of the following steps:

Interview the patient.

Perform ...

A medical specialty in which imaging is used for diagnosing and treating the diseases which are seen inside the body is called radiology. A variety of imaging techniques are used by radiologists these days like magnetic resonance imaging, positron emission tomography, ultrasound, X-ray, computed tomography etc. for diagnosis and treating the diseases. The X-rays are transmitted through the patient's body which produces the radiographs. The Dental radiography is popularly known as X-rays. Radiography is used by dentist mainly for finding dental structures that are hidden, cavities, loss of bones and benign masses.

Importance of the Radiographs in the Dental Field

Various types of X-rays are used by ...

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Introduction

Quality control program for computed tomography (CT) scan is defined as a process or system that is designed to ensure that the performance of the scanner is still within the set standard (Seeram, 2015, p.432). This is accomplished using quality control tests. The result of a specific QC test for a given CT scanner is compared with other brands of CT scanners in the market. The purpose of quality control testing for CT scans is to ensure that every image produced by the machine is of good quality—clear, and readable, while still ensuring the lowest dose ...

Introduction

My current employer has employed me for seven years as an Assistant Hospital Administrator. However, the Company has noticed my sharp business acumen and dedication to service excellence. Therefore, they have offered me a promotion and relocation package to become the Senior Hospital Administrator of the new Jacob's Hospital Wing for long term care and elderly care, located in Venice, Florida. My responsibilities will be to manage the wing. My job as senior Hospital administrator is to oversee all aspects of healthcare administration. This essay presents a formatted business summary that will be presented to the Jacob Board updating them on ...

The US has one of the biggest and inefficient health care systems in the world, which despite the high per capita expenditure, has failed to provide efficient and dependable coverage to the poorest populations (Blank, 2012, p. 416). One of the reasons for the high costs and poor coverage is the high fragmentation in the system, role duplication, and flawed performance measurement and reward systems for care providers. This is worsened by rising costs (in part due to high costs of drugs and medical equipment), unpredictability of the economy, and rising lifestyle diseases (e.g. diabetes and heart diseases) that ...

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