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by Arno Hagenes DVM 7 min read

MyQuest™ Patient Portal - Quest Diagnostics

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What is the HealthQuest patient portal?

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How does patient messaging work in the HealthQuest patient portal?

Keep you patients in the loop by sending Chart Notes, Forms, Intake Forms, Lab Results, Letters, Medications, Problems, and Scans. Additionally, patients can attach photos and documents (Word documents, PDFs) to messages. Respond to and Assign Messages as Needed. Every message from a patient is sent to a shared clinic inbox.

How many patient service centers does Quest Diagnostics have?

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Does HealthQuest record the audio and video of a virtual appointment?

The HealthQuest Rewards Program is a wellness incentive program offered by The State Employee Health Plan that promotes health and wellness through incentive and information. Participants who complete activities that promote physical, mental, and emotional wellness earn credits towards premium discounts and/or HRA/HSA reward dollars.

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What is Healthquest Patient Portal?

The Healthquest Patient Portal is a set of fully integrated, patient-centered virtual care tools.

What is patient messaging?

Accessible from any web-enabled device, Patient Messaging gives your patients the ability to communicate securely with your clinic – their medical home – anytime, anywhere.

Can Healthquest be used to respond to a message?

From the clinic inbox, staff can either respond to the message directly or assign it to a specific physician for later review and response.

Can patients attach documents to messages?

Additionally, patients can attach photos and documents (Word documents, PDFs) to messages.

Does Healthquest keep a video?

Healthquest does not- and will not – keep a copy or recording of that video. Virtual Appointments also include an in-video text chat, allowing physicians and patients to send written messages within Virtual Appointments. And every chat is saved, so you or your patients can refer back to the chat, if needed.

What is a PET scan?

PET scans use radioactively labeled tracers (radiotracers) that are injected into the bloodstream. Radiotracers are small molecules that are designed to be very similar to compounds normally found in the body. These specially marked compounds are used in normal body processes, but emit positrons as they break down.

Why are PET scans useful?

PET scans are very useful in detecting diseases like cancer because tumors will be a different color than surrounding tissue activity. This is in contrast to techniques that reveal structure but not activity, such as a CT or X-ray.

What is the most common tracer used for PET scans?

18F-FDG. The most common tracer used for PET scans is 18F-fluoro-2-deoxy-glucose (18F-FDG), which is a radioactively labeled form of glucose. Glucose is a simple sugar that is the body's main source of energy and it is carried throughout the body in the bloodstream.

Which is more accurate, PET or ultrasound?

Oesophageal. PET was found to be more accurate than CT and ultrasound, PET 82% accuracy compared to CT and ultrasound 64% accuracy, in detection of metastatic. The term for a cancer that has spread beyond its point of origin. Metastatic disease is responsible for the majority of cancer deaths.

Which is more sensitive, PET or CT?

PET was found to be more sensitive than CT (94-100% for PET vs 77-91% for CT). A cancer arising in the lymphatic system. The white blood cells affected are part of the body's immune system. The lymphatic system is a large network of vessels that carry fluid and cells of the immune system around the body.

Is a PET scanner the same as a CT scanner?

A PET scanner looks very similar to a CT scanner and in many cases it is the same machine. There are 4 main components a PET scan machine, the gantry (frame) that houses the detection apparatus with a large patient port (opening), the subject table that moves in and out of the patient port allowing for a complete scan, the detector/camera system that captures the image, and a computer system that processes and presents the images.

Can you use PET for bladder cancer?

Not used for bladder cancer, because of 18F-FDG collects in the bladder and urinary tract making images very hard to interpret. Brain. PET has limited use with brain cancer because normal brain tissue and cancerous tissue can have similar glucose uptake levels resulting in difficulty interpreting brain images.

How is health information stored?

Your health and financial data are stored using secure encryption and security technology to protect your information . Patient information is always encrypted, firewall-protected and is under surveillance 24/7.

How long does it take to connect Nuvance Health to my health app?

fitness trackers, dietary trackers). Once we receive your request, we will be in touch (typically within two business days ) with next steps. Use this form to request connection.

Can providers update results?

Providers will update results and answer questions during their regular daily visit. If patients have questions about information in the portal, they can ask a member of the care. If a patient receives results after the provider has already done daily rounds, they will be discussed on the next visit.

Can you get a genetic test in a hospital?

Genetic testing results are not subject to these requirements.

Can you see results of a genetic test before they are available?

Except for genetic testing, patients will receive test results as soon as they are available. It is possible patients will see results before their provider has had an opportunity to review them. Nuvance Health will contact patients about abnormal test results as quickly as possible. 8.

What is PET/CT Center of Alaska?

PET/CT Center of Alaska’s mission is to provide unsurpassed patient care, advanced diagnostic imaging technology, and the highest standards of quality.

What is a Siemens biographic scanner?

Siemens’ Biography PET/CT scanner offers the latest imaging technology and advanced functionality to help clinicians find and characterize disease, as well as follow patient progress during and after treatment to ensure therapeutic efficacy. Siemens PET/CT scanners combine the power of hybrid imaging in one exam to enable physicians to more accurately detect and pinpoint disease.

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