Request
Explain the question and relevant history instead of asking for a scan without context.
MEDIVEERSETHE PRACTICAL HUBOBSERVE / REASON / EXPLAIN
Imaging request and systematic review
State a focused imaging question and describe a structured first review of an authorised image.
Your practical station
A teaching request asks only for “scan for pain.” Explain what information you would clarify and how you would begin reviewing the resulting study.
Recognise and interpret
An examination should be justified by its clinical question and interpreted after checking identity, technique and limitations.
- Confirm patient, date and modality
- Review quality and relevant comparison
- Use a systematic search pattern
Check
Verify identity, side, projection or sequence and image quality.
Report
Describe observations, uncertainty and need for specialist review.
At the viva table
Try answering aloud, then open the suggested answer. Examiner questions vary.
01 / Does a technically poor image reliably exclude disease?
Not necessarily; acknowledge limitations.
02 / Why review previous imaging?
Change over time can affect interpretation and avoid unnecessary repetition.
03 / Can an incidental finding be ignored automatically?
No. Consider its relevance and the appropriate follow-up pathway.
04 / Does a single image replace the radiology report?
No. Interpret within the complete study and clinical context.