This episode takes a look at scans, why scans might be needed and how they can helpScan.com was founded to make scanning accessible for clients and support earlier diagnosis making a positive difference in patient journeys and recoveryHear about the clinical pathway for getting a scan with Scan.com and why their process supports accurate and clear information along with the next steps through an integrated system and pathways that support the patient journey KEY TAKEAWAYS There is a clinical pathway that is followed alongside the option to be referred for scanning if appropriate We use each process depending on the clinical situation, but the scans are complementary to each other The patient won’t know necessarily know what the most appropriate scan will be, and when you have been screened you will be directed to the most appropriate appointment With a scan, it’s important that it’s carried out as part of a process with a clinician You can be a clinician and make a referral on the platform Ultrasounds are an important scan for peripheral muscular-skeletal conditions BEST MOMENTS‘We now offer MRI, ultrasounds, X-rays and CTs’‘Lots of reports can be so confusing for patients and we make sure the patients understand and know what’s relevant’There’s a whole package on offer’ RESOURCES FOR THIS EPISODEhttps://uk.scan.com/ THE BACK PAIN PODCAST PROVIDER MAP - FINDING SOMEONE TO HELP YOU WITH YOUR BACK PAINhttps://thebackpainpodcast.com/index.php/members-map/ VALUABLE RESOURCESThe Back Pain PodcastThe Back Pain Podcast websiteThe Back Pain Podcast recommended products affiliate linkOur Rode Mixer https://amzn.to/3waU8bxOur Microphones https://amzn.to/3rzSZ9ZSecond Microphone https://amzn.to/2ObKMeAXLR Cable https://amzn.to/3rBL8ZBStudio Headphones https://amzn.to/3u082LELaptophttps://amzn.to/3dhfafTOur webcam https://amzn.to/31uUefQ  ABOUT THE HOSTSDave ElliottDave is the owner of Advanced Chiropractic, a chain of Chiropractic and massage therapy clinics in Essex, UK. Dave still sees patients during the week but has been working hard to talk to as many experts in the field of back pain as possible to help distil all the information and bring it to you in this awesome podcast. You can find Dave on any of the Advanced Chiropractic social media platforms, or you can contact him at [email protected]  if you have any questions for him.-Instagram  Rob BeavenRob owns and runs a multidisciplinary clinic, The Dyer St Clinic in Cirencester Gloucestershire. His team of Chiropractors, Physiotherapists, Osteopaths, Doctors, and podiatrists all collaborate on thousands of back pain patients every year. Alongside Dave, he has worked hard to bring to the table experts across all industries to give you the low down on back pain, with steps you can implement today to start feeling better.-Instagram-Twitter SOCIAL MEDIA LINKSInstagramTwitterFacebook Support the show: https://thebackpainpodcast.com This show was brought to you by Progressive Media