History of Imaging in WI
In this year Direct Access language was adopted for the state of Wisconsin
What is 1987
A coast to coast flight is similar in radiation exposure dose to which imaging modality
What is a chest xray
Fluid is bright on this MRI sequence
What is a T2 MRI
VOMIT and BARF
What is the overutilization and inappropriate use/interpretation of imaging
From 2013-2017 this healthcare provider practice act prompted a stop to PT's ordering plain films in WI.
What is the radiology technician practice act
This imaging modality can expose a person to some of the highest radiation doses.
full body CT scan
the moving of direction from this type of matter, magnetized, is what makes up the physics for MRI
What are polarized atoms
The benefit of PT ordered Imaging studies vs a physician intermediary
More clinical information and context passed along to radiologist
To order a plain film study in the state of WI a PT must hold the following.....
DPT
Board Cert Specialization
Fellowship/Residency
This image shows up white on plain film due to high density
What is radio-opaque
MRI is the best tool to visualize these type of ligaments
Deep intra-articular ligaments
PT ordered imaging does not get reimbursed by insurance?
What is an unfounded concern by PT's that is not consistent with evidence
These states permit a PT from not only ordering plain films but also MRI.
What is Colorado, DC, Maryland, Utah, NJ, WV, Iowa (2023)
These tissues show up dark on plain film due to low density
What is radioluscent
Fat is bright under this MRI sequence
What is T1
American College of Radiology Appropriateness Criteria
This imaging modality, has the lowest student competency rate for faculty evaluation.
What is diagnostic ultrasound
These video xray's are commonly used in the operating room
What is fluroscopy
MRI is very safe in that it does not emit ______
What is radiation
Mabry et al, 2022 publication identified this group as having the strongest imaging skill performance across the PT profession.
What are Board Certified Specialists