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Precision in patient care requires precision in diagnosis

Chiropractic Economics

In 2015, the World Health Organization (WHO) released the tenth revision to the system, ICD-10. The role of technology in enhancing diagnostic precision Although technological advancements have significantly improved the precision of diagnostics, many DCs are scrutinizing the return on investment of owning an X-ray machine.

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Shining a light on back pain

Musculoskeletal Australia

Your doctor will then check out your back to see if there are any obvious causes or issues. Your doctor may also refer you for some tests, especially if they think there may be a more serious cause for your back pain. x-rays, CT or MRI scans) isn’t useful or recommended in most cases of back pain.

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Shining a light on back pain

Musculoskeletal Australia

Your doctor will then check out your back to see if there are any obvious causes or issues. Your doctor may also refer you for some tests, especially if they think there may be a more serious cause for your back pain. x-rays, CT or MRI scans) isn’t useful or recommended in most cases of back pain.