New campaign targets medical imaging tests

The Joint Commission has released its latest "Speak Up"™ campaign, targeting patient education on medical imaging tests. The Speak Up series is an ongoing program helping educate patients on key issues to assist in building a more safe patient experience in easy-to-understand ways.

The crux of the campaign is an infographic defining x-rays, ultrasound, computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging, and nuclear scans, including information on what conditions these types of imaging are used for, and what patients can expect during the procedure. The Joint Commission also provides suggested questions patients should ask before deciding to go through with one of these tests.

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