Total Credits: .75
How and When to Order Imaging for the Primary Care Physician
Educational Objectives:
Assess when to order a CT scan or MRI with and/or without contrast
Evaluate the correct type of bone scan
Outline the protocol for ordering a PET/CT scan
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the American Osteopathic Association (AOA). The Arizona Osteopathic Medical Association (AOMA) is accredited by the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) to provide osteopathic continuing medical education for physicians.
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| How and When to Order Imaging for the Primary Care Physician - Handout (7.2 MB) | 37 Pages | Available after Purchase |
Rajiv Tangri, DO is a member of the inaugural class at Midwestern University Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine. He completed his internship in internal medicine at Northwestern University’s Evanston Hospital. Dr. Tangri completed two residencies: one in Nuclear Medicine at Yale University and a second in Diagnostic Radiology at Columbia University’s affiliated St. Vincent’s Medical Center, serving as chief resident in both residencies. Dr. Tangri pursued medicine to study the origin of pain. He has learned that there are multifactorial origins of pain, and being able to discern the origins of pain with noninvasive imaging has been rewarding. In his free time, Dr. Tangri likes to hike, bike, and enjoy Arizona’s natural beauty.
Dr. Tangri has no conflicts to disclose.
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