Download or read book A Patient's Guide to Medical Imaging written by Ronald Eisenberg, JD, MD, FACR and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2011-03-02 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Knowing what to expect from a medical imaging procedure can decrease patient anxiety. This book explains the reasons for obtaining various studies, what preparation is needed, how the procedure is performed, how long it usually lasts, and what the patient will feel - all designed to permit a less stressful experience.