Instructions and Information for Procedures / Tests
Please Note - What you see here is for information purposes only. While physicians have been consulted on this information, your specific condition may require additional instructions. ALWAYS consult with your physician to obtain specific information about the procedure or the instructions for your procedure.
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Procedure Name: Bone Palliation Therapy
Department Responsible for performing Procedure:
Nuclear Medicine
Department Contact Information:
(770) 909-2639
Where to Report:
Please enter at the Outpatient Entrance and go to Outpatient Registration 45 minutes prior to your scheduled procedure. You will be directed to the Radiology Department.
What to Bring:
- Physician Order
- Any forms from your physician relating to this visit
- Your insurance / Medicaid / Medicare card
- Driver's License / Photo Identification
- All of your medications OR a listing of all medications along with the dose, how often you take it, and the last time you took it
- A list of all of your allergies
- Please check with your insurance carrier for any authorization requirements.
- Any films or reports from relevant studies not performed at Southern Regional.
Patient Instructions:
- Unless your physician tells you otherwise, there is no special preparation needed
- Please read the Procedure Information for additional instructions and information.
- Please follow any other specific instructions given to you by your doctor.
Procedure Information:
Pain may increase for about 24-48 hours but should gradually subside within 7-20 days and last for 3 months to 1 year. Total time approximately 30-45 min.
Additional Information:
Waiting Room for family is located in the Radiology Department. You will be asked a series of questions regarding your medical history. Please notify the technologist if you are or think you could be pregnant prior to the test. If you are having Bone Palliation Therapy or a Cisternogram you will be asked to sign a consent form prior to the procedure.
Please make sure your physician's office has provided us with your accurate weight at lease 48 hours prior to your appointment. This is to ensure an accurate dosage of the nuclear tracer you will receive.