Scan Guides

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • Radiation Dose Optimisation in Imaging

    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…

  • MRI vs CT Scan: Which Imaging Test Do You Need?

    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…