Conservation researchers call on SCP for CT scans

By Elana van der Watt | 15/06/2024 | Comments Off on Conservation researchers call on SCP for CT scans
Evolution researchers recently visited SCP Radiology for rather unusual CT scans.

SCP Radiology is no stranger to providing medical imaging services to researchers. In fact, SCP is an established and trusted provider of imaging services for major medical studies in South Africa and abroad. It is not every day, however, that these researchers include wildlife experts. Two expert researchers who are investigating the evolution of the…

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Tricky terms explained: Pre-authorisation

By Elana van der Watt | 07/06/2024 | Comments Off on Tricky terms explained: Pre-authorisation
For specialised imaging such as MRI and CT, medical schemes require members to obtain pre-authorisation. We explain the term to first-time patients.

If your doctor has referred you for specialised medical imaging, there’s a good chance you’ve come across the term “pre-authorisation”. If you are a first-time patient, you may be wondering what it means, when it is necessary, and what it entails. We answer some common patient questions about this tricky term in radiology. What is…

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