FAQ
Answers to Common Thermography Questions
1
Is Thermography an approved procedure?
Yes, thermography has been approved by the FDA since 1982.
2
Is Thermography safe?
Yes, thermography uses no radiation, compression and no contact to achieve its images.
3
Who takes the images?
Images are taken by a Certified Clinical Thermographer who’s trained by the American College of Clinical Thermology.
4
Who reads the images?
The images are sent via secured server to Electronic Medical Interpretation which is a professional group of physicians who are trained in the protocols of reading thermal images.
5
What is the difference between thermography and mammography?
Thermography is a test of physiology and function while a mammogram is a test of structure.One does not replace the other, they are complementary.
6
Is Thermal Imaging a replacement for Mammograms?
No, the two complement each other. Thermal imaging can detect the potential presence of a tumor years before a mammogram can see it.
7
How often will I need a breast scan?
It is recommended to have two breast scans within three months of one another to establish a baseline. Thereafter, once annually is usually sufficient. Young women may begin breast screening with thermography at the age of 25-28 to establish a healthy, stable baseline.
8
Do I need a doctor's referral to have a scan?
No, you can refer yourself. However, we do mail a copy to the provider of your choice, free of charge. A cover letter is included providing a phone number for your doctor to use if he/she has any questions.
9
What if I get abnormal results? What do I do?
As always, early detection is the key to a good outcome. Thermography is not diagnostic but identifies early risk factors. An abnormal result from a
thermogram allows one more time for therapeutic life-style changes to be incorporated. At the very least, the condition can be closely monitored
safely until conventional interventions need to be applied.
10
Will my health insurance cover the cost of a scan?
Some health insurance companies cover the procedure and others do not. Contact your insurance company for its reimbursement procedure.
Our policy is to receive payment at the time of service. For your convenience, RHI accepts cash, personal check, VISA/MC.
11
Will I receive a copy of my own report?
Yes, you will receive a copy of the interpretation and color copy of all your images in the mail within a week or so. We will also mail a copy to a practitioner(s) of your choice at no charge. We can copy your report and images to a CD if you'd like. There will be a $10 charge for this.
