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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 -
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 -
Checklist: What to Bring to Your Imaging Appointment
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 BekhitMar 19 No comments -
Guide to Patient-Centred Radiology in NZ
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 BekhitMar 10 No comments -
Checklist for Choosing Accessible Radiology Clinics
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 BekhitMar 7 No comments -
PET Scan NZ: Who Pays, Who Refers You, Where to Go
Short answer: You cannot book a PET scan yourself in New Zealand. A healthcare provider has to refer you. If you are referred through the public health system and your…
by Dr. Mark BekhitMar 6 No comments -
How to Read and Understand Your Radiology Report
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 BekhitMar 4 No comments









