Radiology guides and news

  • Mobile Imaging Safety in NZ: What to Check Before You Book

    Dr. Mark Bekhit, RadiologistLast updated July 2026 In brief Short answer: A mobile scan brought to a home, ward or rest home can be as safe as one in a…

  • CT Contrast Protocols: What Patients Need to Know

    Dr. Mark Bekhit, RadiologistLast updated July 2026 In brief Short answer: A CT contrast protocol is the imaging service’s plan for what contrast to use, how to give it and…

  • How Imaging Clinics Support Referrers in New Zealand

    Dr. Mark Bekhit, RadiologistLast updated July 2026 At a glance Short answer: An imaging clinic supports a referrer at four handoffs: it checks that the request names the clinical question…

  • Contrast Dye Reactions: What to Do Before Your Scan

    By Dr. Mark Bekhit, Radiologist. Last updated July 2026. The short version Short answer: a previous reaction to contrast dye does not automatically rule out a contrast scan, but it…

  • Top Clinics for Sports Ultrasound in NZ

    How to interpret this directory shortlistThis article is a directory-style comparison based on visible clinic information, provider coverage, location signals, and listed scan services. It is not a clinical ranking,…

  • Top Clinics for Brain Vascular Imaging in NZ

    How to interpret this directory shortlistThis article is a directory-style comparison based on visible clinic information, provider coverage, location signals, and listed scan services. It is not a clinical ranking,…

  • Multidisciplinary Teams: Radiologists’ Key Role

    How to use this patient guideThis guide is intended to help you prepare questions and understand practical directory information. It does not replace advice from your doctor, referrer, clinic, insurer,…

  • Online Portals vs. In-Person Results

    How to use this patient guideThis guide is intended to help you prepare questions and understand practical directory information. It does not replace advice from your doctor, referrer, clinic, insurer,…

  • BreastScreen Aotearoa Locations

    Important access and funding contextRadiology access, public funding, ACC coverage, screening eligibility, wait times, and appointment availability can change and may depend on referral details. Use this article as general…

  • MRI vs. CT Scan: What to Know Before Booking

    Medical context before comparing scan optionsThe right imaging test depends on the clinical question, referral details, urgency, radiation considerations, pregnancy status, previous imaging, and local availability. This article gives general…

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