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Illustration of a patient discussing imaging decisions with an emergency physician in an exam room, with a CT scan symbol and decision pathway icons representing different evaluation options.

July 26, 2026

My doctor sent me for a CT scan. Why didn't the ER order it?

Illustration of a person sitting in an emergency department waiting room, looking at patient portal results on a phone with two red alert marks.

July 21, 2026

Abnormal Doesn't Mean Dangerous. Normal Doesn't Mean Done.

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