Scanning and Diagnostics
Written by Jack Porter - Trainee Underwriter - Casualty
Many people are confused by the differences between a radiographer, radiologist and sonographer. These professionals often work together, but they are not the same.
Radiographers are allied health professionals who take medical images including:
X-rays
MRI scans
CT scans
Mammograms
PET scans
These assist doctors in diagnosing, monitoring and treating illnesses and injuries.
Sonographers perform specialised diagnostic examinations using high frequency ultrasound (sonography) utilised for a range of conditions from pregnancy to more complex health conditions.
Sonographers are crucial in assessing the structure of the body, looking for abnormalities and providing valuable information for medical assessment and diagnosis.
Some examples of malpractice errors from Radiographers and Sonographers include:
The incorrect diagnostic imaging test is used
The urgency of the results may not be realised or communicated effectively
The images are not interpreted correctly
Mislabelled images
Inadequate or Poor-Quality Imaging
The patient could be injured during a test
Radiologists are specialist medical doctors trained to perform, diagnose and interpret diagnostic imaging tests and carry out interventional procedures or treatments.
With that in mind, a Radiologist would be required to obtain their own Medical Malpractice policy to cover their activities, whilst the Medical Practice policy is designed to cover:
Administration employees;
Radiographers; and
Sonographers.
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