Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
I'm planning to undergo a radiologic
procedure…
 How
can I find an imaging center in my area that can perform this procedure?
You might try searching in the database of ACR-accredited
facilities
Is
it possible to have a procedure performed without a referring physician
and if so, where can I find an imaging center that provides this service?
There are imaging centers that will perform certain procedures—such
as whole-body imaging, coronary calcium scoring, and virtual colonoscopy—without
a referring physician. Note that such elective screening may not be covered
by insurance or Medicare and in some states, such as Texas, all radiologic
procedures must be ordered by a licensed referring physician, podiatrist,
or chiropractor. RadiologyInfo does not provide referrals, however, a
state or local chapter of the American College of Radiology (ACR) may
be able to assist you in finding an imaging facility—see the ACR
Chapter Directory. You can search for ACR-accredited imaging facilities
in the
ACR-accredited facilities database.
I've
searched your site but can't find information about a particular procedure.
RadiologyInfo currently describes many of the most common radiology procedures
but it does not describe all procedures. New procedures will be added
and current procedures will be updated as we continue to develop the site.
Also, many procedures have more than one name, so you might try checking
our "Procedures A to Z"
page.
If you have a question about a procedure that is not included on the
site, we recommend that you ask your physician or health services provider.
Please also let us know the procedure that you were looking for by typing
a note on our Comments page or via e-mail to the RadiologyInfo
Webmaster: webmast2@rsna.org.
I
have a question about my imaging options.
RadiologyInfo.org does not give individual medical advice or opinion.
We recommend that you ask your doctor or health services provider about
your imaging options.
I
read your information about my procedure or therapy but I still have unanswered
questions or concerns.
In this case we recommend that you consult with your physician or ask
your health services provider. You might also try inquiring at one of
these radiology organizations
to see if they can help.
I
need information about costs or insurance coverage.
RadiologyInfo does not currently have information to offer about the costs
of procedures or insurance coverage. We recommend that you ask your health
services provider or your insurance company. You might also try inquiring
at some of the medical or imaging facilities in your locale. (To find
an imaging facility in your area, you might try searching in the database
of ACR-accredited
facilities.)
I've
already had a radiologic procedure…
I
have a question about the results of my examination.
RadiologyInfo.org does not give individual medical advice or opinion.
We recommend that you ask your doctor or health services provider about
the results of your examination.
I'm interested in becoming
a Radiologist…
What
are the educational requirements?
Radiologists are physicians, so you will need to receive an undergraduate
degree (Bachelor of Science, for example) and then attend medical school
to get an M.D. You will then need to pass a licensing examination, and
complete at least 4 years of graduate medical education (residency).
Following are some reference books on how to get into medical school.
These books may be available at a local public library or can be purchased
from many book stores:
- The Complete Medical School Preparation and Admissions Guide
- Barron's Guide to Medical and Dental Schools
- Medical School Admissions : The Insider's Guide
- Medical School Admissions Adviser 2001 — The Insider's Guide
to Medical School Admissions
Some medical schools have pre-med programs for undergraduates. Knowing
the requirements for medical school is important in choosing an undergraduate
school.
Where
can I find a list of medical schools?
Try searching online at sites like:
Yahoo (Health/Medicine/Education/Medical_Schools/)
http://dir.yahoo.com/Health/Medicine/Education/Medical_Schools/
Association of American Medical Colleges
http://www.aamc.org/students/start.htm
How
much money does a Radiologist earn?
Refer to the Physicians and Surgeons section in the online Occupational
Outlook Handbook from the U.S. Dept. of Labor (http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos074.htm#earnings).
Can
you direct me to other sources of information for medical students?
The American Board of Radiology (ABR)
http://www.theabr.org
American Association of Physicists in Medicine
http://www.aapm.org
E-mail general questions to: 2009.aapm@aapm.org.
American College of Medical Physics (ACMP):
www.acmp.org
If you're interested in a radiologic subspecialty,
you might wish to contact a related organization. A list of radiologic
organizations can be found on the RSNA Web site: http://www.rsna.org/orgs/
I'm interested in becoming
a Radiologic Technologist…
What
are the educational requirements?
Refer to the Radiologic Technologists and Technicians section in the online
Occupational Outlook Handbook from the U.S. Dept. of Labor (http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos105.htm#training).
Where
can I find a list of schools offering Technologist programs?
You might try searching for Radiologic Technologist programs in some of
your favorite online search engines such as Google (http://www.google.com)
or at sites like Schools in the USA.com (http://www.schoolsintheusa.com).
How
much money does a Radiologic Technologist earn?
Refer to the Radiologic Technologists and Technicians section in the online
Occupational Outlook Handbook from the U.S. Dept. of Labor (http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos105.htm#earnings).
What
are some other sources of information for Radiologic Technologist students?
American Society of Radiologic Technologists
(ASRT) Recruitment Tool Kit:
https://www.asrt.org/content/recruitmentretention/tool_kit.aspx
American Registry of Radiologic Technologists
(ARRT):
http://www.arrt.org
I want to link to, or copy
information from, RadiologyInfo…
May
we link our medical or educational Web site to RadiologyInfo?
Yes, we encourage medical and educational Web sites to link to RadiologyInfo.
To accommodate linking, we offer suggested descriptions and a selection
of special logos. Please see the RadiologyInfo Linking
Policy for details.
May
we copy text, photos or images found on RadiologyInfo for use on another
Web site?
No, we do not allow the text, photographs or radiological images found
on RadiologyInfo to be copied, however, we encourage medical and educational
Web sites to link to RadiologyInfo. Linking will help us ensure that the
patient is receiving the latest information available.
Can
our medical group or imaging facility duplicate the RadiologyInfo printable
handouts for distribution to our patients?
Yes, non-commercial reproduction and distribution of the handouts is permitted,
however we recommend that you return frequently to RadiologyInfo to check
for updates in the material. To ensure that you have the latest information,
check that the date printed on the Handouts matches the "date last
modified" on the download page.
You can also download a free file of an 8 ½'' X 11'' RadiologyInfo.org
promotional flier which you may print and distribute to patients. Download
either the standard flier or the customizable flier which
has a space for adding your logo or contact information. Several file formats are available. Please see the RadiologyInfo Downloads page for details.
For questions about the
physics of radiology equipment or questions about radiation safety not
found on the Safety
page…
The following organizations may be able to assist:
American Association of Physicists in Medicine
http://www.aapm.org
E-mail general questions to: 2009.aapm@aapm.org.
American College of Medical Physics (ACMP)
www.acmp.org
I want to submit a comment about RadiologyInfo…
We are always looking for ways to improve RadiologyInfo and we welcome your feedback. Please submit any comments or suggestions via the form on our Comments page.
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