Radiological examination definition

Radiological examination means a procedure that uses ionizing radiation on humans for diagnostic, therapy simulation, or therapeutic purposes.
Radiological examination. To follow the radiographic changes in workers exposed to crystalline silica is the most sensitive means of early detection of silicosis. Abnormalities are usually seen radiographically before pulmonary function loss can be detected by spirometry or before symptoms appear. Periodic chest x-rays are therefore a vital part of the respiratory medical surveillance.

Related to Radiological examination

  • Medical examination means an in-person or virtual examination of a member’s physical or mental health, or both, by a physician or physicians selected or approved by the board; or, at the discretion of the board, a medical record review of the member’s physical or mental health, or both, by a physician selected or approved by the board.

  • Physical examination means the assessment of an individual’s health by a professional licensed to practice medicine or osteopathy, or by an advanced practice nurse or physician assistant.

  • Practical examination means a demonstration through application of the safety rules and principles in industrial radiography including use of all procedures and equipment to be used by radiographic personnel.

  • National examination means the examinations developed and administered by the Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy and approved by the board for licensure as a physical therapist or physical therapist assistant.

  • Medical examiner means a person who is licensed, certified or registered, in accordance with applicable state laws and regulations, to perform physical examinations. The term includes but is not limited to doctors of medicine, doctors of osteopathy, physician assistants, advanced registered nurse practitioners, and doctors of chiropractic.