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How to Read Your Radiology Report
By Dr. Mark Bekhit, Radiologist · Last updated August 2026 Short answer: read a radiology report in four passes. First, check the examination and clinical question. Second, read the impression…
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How to Prepare for Your Ultrasound Appointment
By Dr. Mark Bekhit, Radiologist · Last updated July 2026 The short answer: how you prepare depends on which ultrasound you are having. Scans of the abdomen, such as the…
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Bulk-billed radiology Australia: rates and costs
By Dr. Mark Bekhit, Radiologist · Last updated September 2026 Short answer: bulk-billed radiology means the clinic accepts the Medicare benefit as full payment for one eligible service, so you…
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MRI vs CT Scan: Which One Do You Need?
By Dr. Mark Bekhit, Radiologist · Last updated July 2026 The short answerYour doctor picks the scan that answers your clinical question, not the one you ask for. CT uses…
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Which scans does Medicare cover? X-ray to PET-CT, explained
By Dr. Mark Bekhit, Radiologist · Last updated July 2026 Short answer: Medicare pays a benefit on every major scan type — X-ray, ultrasound, CT, nuclear medicine, bone density and…
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How to Find an Ultrasound Clinic Near You in Australia
By Dr. Mark Bekhit, Radiologist · Last updated July 2026 Short answer: Take your ultrasound request form to any radiology clinic you like — Medicare rules say a request does…
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X-ray, ultrasound, CT, MRI, PET-CT: what each scan does
By Dr. Mark Bekhit, Radiologist · Last updated July 2026 Short answer: X-ray and ultrasound are the everyday scans — most radiology clinics offers both, and ultrasound uses no radiation…
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PET scans in Australia: Medicare rules, costs and locations
By Dr. Mark Bekhit, Radiologist · Last updated July 2026 Short answer: Medicare pays for PET scans, but only for the situations listed on the Medicare Benefits Schedule — almost…
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MRI Medicare eligibility: GP and specialist referrals
By Dr. Mark Bekhit, Radiologist · Last updated September 2026 The quick answer Short answer: Most adult MRI scans need a specialist request for a Medicare rebate. A GP can…
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