Radiologic technologies have advanced at a rapid pace, and have proven an indispensable tool in the diagnosis and treatment of a great number of conditions, from heart disease to cancer care. In spite of the tremendous benefits associated with radiology, the medical field has long been concerned with the potential effects of radiation exposure over time, particularly in pediatric patients.
Watson Clinic has taken an unprecedented step in alleviating that concern with the Clarity CT Solution, a groundbreaking software technology that greatly reduces the amount of radiation dosage without sacrificing the quality of the image scan.
Watson Clinic is the only radiology department in the area- and one of only a select few in the entire state- to invest in this new reduction technology.
“We’ve been able to incorporate this software into our inventory of cutting-edge radiology technologies, such as our 64-slice CT system,” says Richard Gould, clinical director of Watson Clinic’s radiology department. “The results have been very positive and we’ve witnessed a 40% reduction in radiation exposure to patients across the board.”
Watson Clinic’s decision to incorporate these aggressive radiation reduction measures is a testament to their ongoing commitment to only providing the most exceptional patient care experience possible.
“Radiation dosage levels have been a concern for us at Watson Clinic for a number of years,” said Medhi Poutschi-Amin, MD, a senior radiologist for Watson Clinic, “That’s why we’ve taken the initiative and we’re leading our community in implementing the kinds of solutions that put patient health and safety first.”