Wednesday, July 13, 2016

Why Timely MRI Repair Matters to You and Your Patients




Magnetic resonance imaging is one of the most efficient ways to see what’s happening inside without having to conduct exploratory surgery. Employing the use of radio waves, it’s possible create images that give physicians a clear image of the shape and size of organs and any unusual masses that may be present. Given the benefits of this approach, you want to ensure that your MRI equipment is always working at the highest level of efficiency. Here are some of the reasons that you don’t want to put off any type of repair.

Accurate Images

Any malfunction of your MRI equipment can have an adverse effect on the quality of the resulting images. Some part of the image may be slightly blurry or obscured. What if the origin of the patient’s problem happens to be in that region? Since the image was not as clear is usual, it could take weeks or months before the underlying cause of the pain is discovered using other means.

Do you really want your patients to deal with more discomfort than necessary? Even if the machine just seems to be a little slow, don’t take chances. Have a professional take a look, find out what’s happening and make the necessary MRI repairs as quickly as possible.

Faster Results

Equipment that takes a long time to do the job makes it harder for you to get to every patient who needs testing today. That can lead to a backlog of patients in the waiting room. Your goal is to get those tests done, ensure the results are accurate, and then move on to the next patient. A faster response on your part means that physicians can review the results and take whatever steps are needed to help their patients now instead of later.

Another reason to ensure the machinery is producing results in a timely manner is the comfort of the patient. You know from experience that some patients find remaining still for the imaging to be difficult. It may have to do with having an anxiety disorder or some other emotional issue. It’s in the best interests of your patients to move them through the imaging process without any delay. Both of you will feel less stressed by the encounter.

Preventing Breakdowns

It may seem okay to keep working even though the equipment has a slight glitch. What happens to your patients if you come in tomorrow morning and the device will not activate? At that point, you begin scrambling to find someone else who can work those patients into the schedule, or you try to get the patient to come back after you have the equipment repaired.

By choosing to take action at the first sign of a problem, the odds of experiencing a complete breakdown are kept to a minimum. Along with not inconveniencing your patients, you don't waste the time of your staff, and also protect your reputation in the local medical community.

There’s no good reason to delay a call for repairs when something isn’t quite right. Your best bet is to seek help at the first sign of trouble. In the long run, swift action is good for you, good for your patients, and will certainly keep you in the good graces of the rest of the medical community.

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