Radiology is a fundamental diagnostic tool in healthcare for dealing with a wide array of diseases and injuries. Technological advances in digital imaging have elevated this branch of medicine to a level of increasing importance. PMC’s Resident Consultant Radiologist, Dr. Farouk Haji Jalil, speaks to how enhanced solutions are impacting medical decision-making in patient care and treatment plans.
Radiology is a medical specialty that relies on imaging technology to diagnose and treat conditions.
RADIOLOGY’S ROLE IN HEALTHCARE
A medical specialty, radiology relies on imaging technology to diagnose and treat patient conditions. From diseases to disorders to disabilities to other forms of physical detriments, specialised diagnostic equipment is used to aid healthcare professionals across their various practices to determine issuesand design targeted treatment plans. Within radiology, applications are both varied and far reaching, covering areas like paediatrics, obstetrics and gynaecology, internal medicine, oncology, cardiology, orthopaedics, dentistry, anaesthesiology, ophthalmology, neurology, sports medicine, and more. Even interventional specialists and surgeons tap radiological advancements for the safest outcomes.
Radiologists and Patient Care Tools
Radiologists are medical doctors trained in operating apparatuses or devices that directly correlate to diagnosing ailments and injuries by interpreting the results of different evaluations. These tests span mammograms; MRI (magnetic resonance imaging), MRA (magnetic resonance angiography), CT (computed tomography), and PET (positron emission tomography) scans; ultrasounds; x-rays; and other forms of diagnostic assessments like fluoroscopy and nuclear medicine imaging. The three key tentacles of radiology care are diagnostic radiology, interventional radiology, and radiation oncology.
“Radiologists are physicians specialised in making sense of medical images and guiding patient care. Other healthcare practitioners enlist the expertise of those in our field for diagnoses and treatments to ensure a comprehensive strategy,” notes Dr. Farouk Haji Jalil, PMC Resident Consultant Radiologist.
Dr. Farouk Haji Jalil is a Resident Consultant Radiologist serving at Putra Medical Centre in Alor Setar.
Interventional Applications In Medicine
Used in nearly every aspect of medical care, this essential discipline offers extensive advantages and supports. From routine check-ups to complex surgical procedures to monitoring the progression of diseases, detailed captures of internal and anatomical structures inform decision-making when it comes to how interventions are administered to patients requiring emergency or long-term attention. Instances of where the role of radiologists is critical include the examination of strokes, bone fractures, malignancies, infections, sport injuries, and more for the most accurate identification of risk factors and pinpointing how to move forward with life-saving measures and patient next steps.
“Putra Medical Centre has an entire medical department dedicated to radiological breakthroughs and informed opinions which do plenty to supplement remedial plans and patient care outcomes. A truly exciting arena to be in, especially where digital technologies are carving out the future of healthcare, it is special to be a key part of this hospital’s radiology team. Our work prioritises life and our patrons,” shares Dr. Farouk. He adds PMC is invested in ensuring patients have access to the best.
High-Tech Help and Hope At Human Hands
- Diagnostic Radiology : Diagnostic radiology is used to see structures inside the body. Diagnostic radiologists study the images from tests to monitor how a patient is responding to a particular course of treatment. These experts screen for conditions including breast cancer, colon cancer, and heart disease, among others.
- Interventional Radiology : These doctors use techniques like CT scans, ultrasounds, and MRIs to guide important procedures. The imaging is particularly helpful during catheter or wire insertions and smaller incisions. Conditions that bed this expertise are tumours, blockages, uterine fibroids, back pain, and liver or kidney issues.
- Radiology Oncology : Radiation oncologists have radiation therapy expertise to treat cancer and some benign conditions. In this context, radiation entails strong beams of energy to kill cancer cells or prevent them from growing or dividing. These experts determine the optimum doses for specific types of cancer therapy.
Interventional radiologists use techniques like CT scans, ultrasounds, and MRIs to inform procedures.
RADIOLOGY AND RECOVERY AT PMC
Putra Medical Centre has spent a full three decades growing with the times and medical technology. We have elevated our offer of professional expertise, healthcare interventions, and patient outcomes through the years by listening to our patrons, understanding their needs, and implementing changes. Consistently evolving and improving upon our own processes, procedures, and personalised approach to patient care, we continue to provide sound remedies and breakthroughs for optimum recovery and heightened experiences. Our radiology unit remains one of the best in the northern region, thanks to the investments made to see this achievement to fruition. For more info, call PMC.
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