Personalized Care in Radiology: How NVRA Makes a Difference

Personalized care in radiology can help you make the most of your healthcare journey. Tailored to your unique needs, patient-centered radiology care can enhance the diagnostic process and improve your overall healthcare experience.

The Importance of Personalized Radiology Care

Personalized care is important in every field of medicine, of course, but especially when it comes to radiology. People are just as unique on the inside as they are on the outside, so every person has their own needs when it comes to medical imaging. Recognizing these individual differences helps the radiology team at NVRA provide exceptional care for every person we see.

Personalized care in radiology is beneficial to patients, as it allows them to express their concerns and expectations in meaningful ways. This approach puts patients in charge of their health, which can improve outcomes and a better quality of life.

Understanding the Patient-Centered Approach

The phrase “personalized medicine” made its debut in a 1999 Wall Street Journal article, but the idea of patient-centered care has been around since the time of Hippocrates, the Greek physician known as the “Father of Medicine.” Hippocrates recommended prescribing different drugs to different patients, based on their age, physique, overall health, and other factors.

The patient-centered approach focuses on the needs, values, and preferences of the person having the medical imaging. With this approach, the patient is a partner in the decision-making process. The patient-centered approach considers the patient’s medical history and their current concerns. It also creates an opportunity to tailor treatments to the patient’s needs and desires.

Why Personalization Matters in the Diagnostic Process

Certain factors, such as genetics, medical history, and lifestyle, can influence whether someone develops a disease. These factors can also affect the diagnostic process and treatment, and improve communication between patients and providers.

Enhancing Patient Outcomes through Individualized Care

Personalized care can improve outcomes to help patients live longer, healthier lives. Individualized treatment plans can help patients avoid unnecessary tests and treatments, for example, and increase proactive monitoring and screening. Personalized treatment plans also give patients the confidence they need to adhere to their treatment plan.

How NVRA Delivers Tailored Radiology Services

Naugatuck Valley Radiology (NVRA) delivers personalized radiology services to meet the unique needs of each of our patients.

Customized Imaging Solutions for Unique Health Needs

The imaging used at NVRA can be tailored to suit your individual health needs. Our radiologists may also be able to adjust the radiofrequency waves, or sequences, of an MRI to target specific types of tissue.

Building Trust Through Open Communication

Trust helps patients stick to their treatment plans and enjoy better outcomes, and communication can help foster patient trust. A personalized care approach opens channels of communication between patients and their healthcare providers at NVRA.

Experienced Radiologists Dedicated to Your Care

The radiologists at all three of our NVRA locations are highly experienced in providing exceptional radiological care. What’s more, every member of our team of 14 board-certified radiologists participates in ongoing training and accreditation programs that help them stay current on the latest developments in radiology.

Schedule Your Appointment Today and Experience the Difference

Naugatuck Valley Radiology makes it easy to contact them and stay in touch. Existing patients can use our patient portal to review results and more. New and returning patients can contact us by calling 203-753-NVRA (6872) to make appointments.

Frequently Asked Questions About Personalized Radiology Care

If you are like many patients, you have questions about the individualized radiology care available through NVRA. Here are some of the most common questions and their answers.

What Is Personalized Radiology Care?

Personalized radiology care is a patient-centered approach to medical imaging that puts the patient’s needs and desires first. Radiology is not a one-size-fits-all medical field – in fact, medical imaging helps put patients in charge of their healthcare experience.

How Does NVRA Tailor Services to My Needs?

NVRA offers many medical imaging tests that can be tailored to your personal needs and wishes. We stand by ALARA (as low as reasonably achievable) which is the guiding principle for radiation safety. 

Can Personalized Care Improve Diagnostic Accuracy?

Personalized care can improve diagnostic accuracy by considering a patient’s unique medical history and current symptoms when creating medical images. Using a patient-centered approach allows radiologists to focus on high-risk areas or specific features of the patient’s body to improve diagnostic accuracy. Accurate diagnoses help doctors create tailored treatment plans specifically designed for each patient.

For more information about personalized radiology care, consult with Naugatuck Valley Radiology. NVRA has three outpatient imaging centers, which are located in Waterbury, Southbury, and Prospect CT. We offer a wide variety of diagnostic imaging services, including Open High Field MRI, High Field MRI, 3D Digital Mammography, CT scans, Ultrasound, X-ray, and Bone Density (DEXA) imaging. Contact NVRA today for personalized radiology care tomorrow!