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FAT Scans Improve Care
Most folks know about CAT Scans (Computer Assisted Tomography) that capture thin x-ray images of specific areas of the anatomy. Maybe you haven't done a FAT Scan. FAT stands for Family Album Tomography. Yep, use your family album to get better medical care.
Here's how FAT Scans work.
If you need to see the doctor for any kind of symptom that involves a change in your physical appearance (like a mild eyelid droop or change in the size of an unwanted freckle) bring some old photographs with you to the clinic for the doctor to examine. Expect a hearty "Thank You!" from the physician for actively participating in your own care - for being such a helpful partner.
Depending on the specifics of your problem, utilizing the FAT Scan can spare you unnecessary tests and additional visits. At the same time it can accelerate treatment decisions. That will save you time, money and worry.
Related Topics: Skin Cancer Exam, Drooping Eyelid
Technorati Tags: catscans, medicaltests, medicalhistory
Here's how FAT Scans work.If you need to see the doctor for any kind of symptom that involves a change in your physical appearance (like a mild eyelid droop or change in the size of an unwanted freckle) bring some old photographs with you to the clinic for the doctor to examine. Expect a hearty "Thank You!" from the physician for actively participating in your own care - for being such a helpful partner.
Depending on the specifics of your problem, utilizing the FAT Scan can spare you unnecessary tests and additional visits. At the same time it can accelerate treatment decisions. That will save you time, money and worry.
Related Topics: Skin Cancer Exam, Drooping Eyelid
Technorati Tags: catscans, medicaltests, medicalhistory
