The Risks of Medical Scans: Is a CT scan giving you CANCER?

In this episode of the Wealth of Health podcast, we discuss the critical issues surrounding medical imaging, particularly CT scans.We explore the risks associated with misreporting, the importance of skilled radiologists, and the pressures faced by healthcare professionals. The conversation emphasises the need for patients to take an active role in their healthcare, including seeking second opinions and understanding the risks and benefits of diagnostic procedures. We address common misconceptions about radiation exposure from CT scans and the importance of using these technologies responsibly to detect serious health conditions early.00:00 Intro01:10 What actually IS imaging technology?04:00 Discussing Article 1 - BBC News: Repeated failures in reading scans costing lives, ombudsman says16:40 Key Takeaways 17:03 Discussing Article 2 - The Independent: CT scan warning after doctors raise serious concerns about cancer risk19:00 Understanding radiation: what is the risk?28:34 Final Thoughts Takeaways• Imaging technology has transformed healthcare significantly.• CT and MRI scans are crucial for accurate diagnosis.• Reporting errors in medical imaging can have serious consequences.• Radiologists play a vital role in interpreting scans accurately.• The UK has a shortage of medical scanners compared to other countries.• Patients should feel empowered to question their diagnoses.• CT scans are often the first line of diagnosis despite radiation concerns.• Radiation exposure from modern CT scans is lower than in the past.• It's important to balance the risks of scans with their diagnostic benefits.• Patients should consider seeking second opinions for serious diagnoses.Sound Bites"Lives at risk due to medical scan mistakes""Scanners are not plug and play""Errors in medical imaging are inevitable""The UK lags behind in the number of scanners""Patients should question their diagnoses"#MedicalImaging #CTScan #Radiology #PatientAdvocacy #SecondOpinion #RadiationAwareness #MedicalDiagnosis Subscribe: If you liked this video, please give it a thumbs up. Better still, hit that subscribe button. It supports the channel and means you'll be notified whenever we publish something new.Wealth of Health is brought to you by Echelon Health: Website - http://www.echelon.healthFollow: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/echelon-healthInstagram - https://instagram.com/echelon.healthCredits:Presenters - Ahmed Elbarkouki & Dr Paul Jenkins MA BChir MD FRCP