Has your attending physician recommended that you undergo a medical imaging scan? You may think it’s no longer necessary to ask your imaging doctor questions about your specific medical imaging procedure when it’s already a given that it’s for the benefit of your health. However, there may still be other things that you need to
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Signs that It’s Time to Change Your Current PCP
As much as you want to establish a long-term relationship with your primary care physician (PCP), there may come a time when you have to make a tough decision to switch to another one. It could be driven by a change in your personal circumstances, repeated disappointment, or a realization that your health outcome would
Read MoreWhy You Need to See Your Primary Care Doctor At Least Once a Year
Think of all the routine maintenance you do around your home–changing the aircon filter, cleaning, inspecting your roof—and the endless stream of other tasks that keep your daily life on course. Don’t you think you should apply the same principle to your health? Seeing your primary care physician (PCP) at least once a year for
Read MoreCommon Problems that Can Be Treated by a Primary Care Physician
Despite the hundreds of thousands of practicing primary care physicians in the country, the term “primary care” can still seem like a general, ambiguous term for some people, especially those with little to no medical background. It can leave them wondering what it exactly means and what a primary care physician actually does. Primary care
Read MoreTypes of Primary Care Providers
Primary care providers have a critical role to play in the healthcare system. Aside from rendering medical care, primary care providers teach and empower patients to make the wisest decisions about their health as well as facilitate care coordination for when patients might need advanced treatment. When choosing the right primary care provider, it’s worth
Read MoreWhy Primary Care Is Important For Your Health
Primary care is about managing your day-to-day health needs, such as getting treatment for common illnesses and injuries and learning ways to keep healthy and improve your well-being, in order to prevent health problems further down the line. What Is Primary Care? Primary care is an important part of maintaining your overall health. Your primary
Read MoreWhy Should You Get a Mammogram Screening Every Year?
Breast cancer is one of today’s most pressing women’s health concerns, but routine mammography can help protect you. Here’s why annual mammogram screenings are beneficial and when you should start getting them. Breast Cancer Risk The American Cancer Society (ACS) reports that the average breast cancer risk for American women is about 13 percent. Annually,
Read MoreThings You Didn’t Know About X-Rays
When you think of X-rays, the most common thing to spring to mind is diagnosing broken bones. However, when you look more closely, there is a lot more to X-rays than diagnosing bone fractures. X-ray is the oldest type of medical imaging technique and still one of the most commonly used methods. X-rays are a
Read MoreThe Necessity of Medical Imaging In The 21st Century
Medical practices have been around for thousands of years, but medical imaging has existed for a far shorter period. Imaging technology began with X-ray imaging in the late 19th century. Since then, imaging technologies have been widely helpful for diagnosis and treatment. Today, you can go to an advanced imaging center to get a test
Read MoreTop Five Health Screenings Women Should Get
If you are a woman age 21 or older, you need to start having some important health screenings. These tests and scans evaluate your tissues, fluids, and organs for relatively common or potentially severe health conditions, and they will help you and your doctor take a proactive approach to your health. In other words, you
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