Why do I need a radiologist for radiographic interpretation?
Utilizing a board-certified radiologist for radiographic interpretation will
Why should I utilize a board-certified radiologist to perform ultrasound examinations?
"The ultrasound training requirements in the American College of Veterinary Radiology (A.C.V.R.) exceed those of any other speciality organization in veterinary medicine." ACVR Ultrasound Position Statement
Utilizing a board-certified radiologist for radiographic interpretation will
- Improve the quality of patient care (directed case workups and more satisfactory clinical outcomes)
- Increase client satisfaction
- Increased revenue as additional diagnostics or procedures are often recommended based on imaging findings
- Provide a specialist's opinion to support your recommendations
- Limit your liability
Why should I utilize a board-certified radiologist to perform ultrasound examinations?
"The ultrasound training requirements in the American College of Veterinary Radiology (A.C.V.R.) exceed those of any other speciality organization in veterinary medicine." ACVR Ultrasound Position Statement
- No one has as much training and experience interpreting imaging studies as an ACVR Board Certified Radiologist.
- On average, the each radiologist with ECVI will perform over 2000 ultrasound examinations per year.
- A comprehensive diagnostic approach is utilized by a radiologist -- signalment, history, lab work and previous imaging are used to guide the exam, while the extensive training in ultrasound physics, anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology allow for a dynamic and tailored ultrasound study.
- No disconnect: The clinician incorporating the history and performing the examination is the same person interpreting the findings and writing the report.
- Additional procedures performed immediately and on-site (fine needle aspirates and tissue core biopsies).