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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…
by Dr. Mark BekhitJul 21 No comments -
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…
by Dr. Mark BekhitJul 21 No comments -
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…
by Dr. Mark BekhitJul 21 No comments -
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…
by Dr. Mark BekhitJul 21 No comments -
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,…
by Dr. Mark BekhitMay 29 No comments -
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,…
by Dr. Mark BekhitMay 28 No comments -
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,…
by Dr. Mark BekhitMay 27 No comments -
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,…
by Dr. Mark BekhitMay 26 No comments -
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…
by Dr. Mark BekhitMar 21 No comments -
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…
by Dr. Mark BekhitMar 20 No comments









