Diagnostic Imaging for Nurse Practitioners
We review common primary care presentations with differential diagnoses, when to consider diagnostic imaging, and important diagnostic accuracy concepts.
Blog Archive
- Diagnostic Testing - Cardiology
- Diagnostic Testing - General Surgery
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Diagnostic Testing - Neurology
- Aug 19, 2023 When Should you Order Imaging for a Patient with Neck Pain?
- Aug 30, 2023 My Patient has a Headache, is Imaging Necessary?
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Diagnostic Testing - Orthopedics
- Feb 14, 2024 Adult with Hip Pain: When to Order Imaging
- May 15, 2024 Diagnostic Approach to Shoulder Pain
- Jun 15, 2024 Knee Pain in Adults: When to Order Diagnostic Imaging
- Oct 1, 2024 Should I Order Imaging for Low Back Pain?
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Diagnostic Testing - Otolaryngology
- Feb 28, 2024 When to Order CT Sinus Imaging for Rhinosinusitis
- Jul 1, 2024 Diagnostic Approach to Dysphagia
- Diagnostic Testing - Respirology
- Diagnostic Testing - Urology
When to Order Imaging for Acute Right Upper Quadrant Abdominal Pain
From biliary colic to pancreatitis - we review RUQ pain differentials you do not want to miss, and considerations for diagnostic imaging.
(6-7 minute read)
Should I Order an Ultrasound for my Patient with Suspected Hernia?
Hint: if it walks and talks like a hernia without red flags, ultrasound isn’t needed.
Read time: 2-3 minutes