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Comment on Cover It Up! by Scott

Scott — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 16:12:00 +0000

I have been vascular scanning for nearly three years. One time a patient, due to religious and culture reasons, insisted a female scan her. By calmly explaining to the patient that I am the only one here, we agreed to allow her daughter to come in the room. The daughter was very helpful, i.e. helping me clean her leg of gel or putting a towel where I needed it. She also helped since she spoke a language that we didn’t have a translator for. Most patients are understanding, in that we are just trying to help them if you explain it to them. Not sure how it is for OB or Echo.

Comment on Cover It Up! by R Gene13

R Gene13 — Tue, 16 Aug 2011 19:26:00 +0000

I am a male ultrasound tech and have been doing ultrasound for 18 years and only once did a female patient ask me not to do her exam – I told her that I was the only tech working at the time and she could come back another time – and after a little persuading that I was very professional, she agreed to go ahead with the breast sonogram. After the exam she commended me for my professionalism and I take pride in that.

Comment on Mobile Health Screening: 5 Things You Should Know by Gilbert Gilles Allouche

Gilbert Gilles Allouche — Tue, 12 Jul 2011 18:18:00 +0000

American mobile vascular ultrasound companies like Life Line Screening have been banned in Ontario as they are violating the Canada Health Act by charging a fee for an insured service. They are also in violation of Ontario’s Independent Health Facility Act by operating in Ontario without the proper licensing. Their statement to help you avoid a stroke in just 10 minutes borders on fraud was the comment made by one physician. A former Minister of Health stated these companies are the modern equivalent of snake oil salesmen. Many ultrasound clinics in Ontario provide screening service with the proper referral. Examinations are done by registered sonographers and interpreted by a qualified physician.

Comment on Don’t Be Caught Without It – Professional Liability Insurance by medical malpractice

medical malpractice — Tue, 28 Jun 2011 12:06:00 +0000

Medical Malpractice is purely due to the reason of ignorance.

Comment on Cover It Up! by Tiffanny Montcrieff

Tiffanny Montcrieff — Fri, 24 Jun 2011 05:51:00 +0000

It can be a huge issue for male techs. I know of an instance at a internationally recognized cancer hospital in Texas where there were 2 male techs and 2 female techs. One of the guys couldn’t keep his hands to himself and ended up being reported and fired but the one that really paid the price was the male tech that stayed behind and had nothing to do with what the other guy was doing. To make it short, after this incident ( the 3rd one we latter found out) new policies where put in place where a MALE tech could NOT scan a female patient w/o having another FEMALE in the room, at first it was OK to ask a nurse or secretary but soon, they all where complaining about falling behind in their work because they had to “baby sit” this poor tech so rules where revised and it was made where it had to be a FEMALE RELATIVE of the patient, no a friend, companion etc. Needles to say, he basically could not do any female patients even do, about 70% of patient’s where female. The female techs where complaining because they where actually scanning way more that this guy who was relegated to do paper work, stock the rooms, filling chart etc. He was a careful and respectful tech always making sure the door to his room was left open a little w/o actually exposing the patient, if a female patient got out of hand, he would stop the scan and ask someone to assist (before the rules), never did a pedi patient w/o someone else in the room, etc. The other tech? he went on to get fired again from the university of Louisiana!

Comment on How Can Two Duplex Scans Be So Drastically Different Only Two Days Apart? by Guest

Guest — Sun, 13 Feb 2011 05:21:00 +0000

In reference to the story and question. This is not that unusual. A clot can develop very quickly. Negative in the morning and positive in the afternoon. Of course this woman has a risk factor that most don’t, the May-Thurner Syndrome. Does this happen often or everyday no but it’s not unheard of.

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Comment on Mobile Health Screening: 5 Things You Should Know by Shannon Peron, RDCS, RVT

Shannon Peron, RDCS, RVT — Mon, 07 Feb 2011 05:52:00 +0000

Some results are better than no results when you can’t afford to see a doctor at all. Or, better yet, how about people save their money altogether so they can eat and just drop where they stand. Apparently you are doing well in this economy to make the “don’t be cheap” comment. Perhaps you can float a few loans so that people can go and have all of these procedures at a hospital or by a “qualified” specialist. Let’s see how well that works. (End scene)

Comment on Mobile Health Screening: 5 Things You Should Know by iH8mobileservices

iH8mobileservices — Mon, 07 Feb 2011 04:50:00 +0000

Mobile Services are evil and need to go away. Anyway who works for a mobile screening service is probably not qualified to work in a real hospital or doctor’s office and often have limited credentials. Their technicians are often trained to scan the patients with little or no knowledge on actual pathology, diseases, etc..This means if there is something serious, life threatening… you will probably find out later, when it is too late. Sound like a good idea? Stick to a hospital or qualified specialist, such as a cardiologist, vascular surgeon, or radiologist. When it comes to your health, don’t be cheap! Get the real deal.

Comment on Whose Fault Is It When You Can’t Find An Ultrasound Job?? by Shannon Peron, RDCS, RVT

Shannon Peron, RDCS, RVT — Fri, 04 Feb 2011 17:32:00 +0000

I, know. It’s that vicious “Catch 22″ cycle. Unfortunately I have no magic tricks up my sleeve to offer advice in this situation other than things you may have already heard. I know there are still facilities out there who will hire techs with the requirement to obtain your credentials within a certain time frame, bit it seems as if you would have to be clairvoyant to know we they are in need of techs.

Have you taken the physics portion of the exam yet? Perhaps that would look a bit more attractive to potential employers. At least they will know you are serious and that you will work your hind parts off to get the other half.