Radiology and Diagnostic Modalities for Physician Assistants

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This course provides a broad overview of the most commonly used diagnostic tests and procedures that are used in primary care settings. This includes basic radiographs, angiography, CT scans, tomography, MRI, ultrasound, FAST, PET and nuclear medicine imaging. Indications, contraindications and uses, as well as the key components of patient education and informed consent, for each modality will be discussed. Risk vs. benefit analysis, as well as cost-effectiveness, will also be discussed in relation to the medical decision making required to choose the best testing modality given the patient's individual situation.