Medical imaging & radiology

About the specialty

Medical imaging covers conventional radiology, ultrasound, CT and MRI. It is involved in almost every specialty.

Tests are prescribed according to the patient’s situation. Polycrabat Sevamed schedules them within the care pathway and arranges for the results to be sent to the referring doctor.

Main conditions treated

• Investigation of pain or a symptom
• Detection and monitoring of a tumour
• Assessment after an injury
• Cardiac and vascular imaging
• Neurological imaging
• Women’s imaging

Tests, techniques and procedures

The techniques used and their indication are decided by the doctor, case by case. As a general guide:

• X-ray
• Ultrasound
• CT scan
• MRI
• Image-guided procedures depending on the indication

The patient pathway

1. 01
   Assessment of the situationReview of the file and the patient’s clinical condition.
2. 02
   Referral to the appropriate unitIntensive care, imaging, procedure room or rehabilitation.
3. 03
   Tests and techniquesImaging and procedures performed according to the medical indication.
4. 04
   Care and monitoringClose follow-up by the teams concerned.
5. 05
   Recovery and rehabilitationA programme adapted to the patient’s situation.
6. 06
   Follow-up and referring doctorContinuity with the doctor in the home country.

A multidisciplinary approach

The radiologist works with every discipline and can perform image-guided procedures in collaboration with the clinical teams.

Health Info guides

Key facts to understand tests and treatments before discussing them with your doctor.

• CT, MRI, PET scan, ultrasound: which test to choose?→
• Herniated disc: when should you see a neurosurgeon?→
• Stroke: every minute counts, signs, diagnosis and aftercare→
• PET scan in oncology: indications and limits→
• Tuberculosis: diagnosis, treatment and follow-up until cure→
• Hepatitis B and C: detecting the infection and protecting the liver→

All Health Info guides

See also

• Imaging assessment (Check-Up)→
• PET scan→
• Prostate artery embolisation→
• Second medical opinion→

International patients

Polycrabat Sevamed supports patients coming from abroad: file review, referral to a specialist, scheduling appointments, hospitalisation, coordination of the medical stay and continuity with the doctor in the home country.