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ANSWERS TO FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS 1. Is infrared imaging safe? Yes - infrared imaging poses no health risk to clients. The procedure uses no radiation or injections and you do not lie inside any tunnels or equipment. It is just like having a photo taken. There is no contact with the body so the procedure is painless. 2. Do I have to fast? No - digestion is a normal process and does not disrupt the imaging process. 3. Do I get undressed? Yes - the infrared equipment gathers important data about you by scanning and reading skin surface temperature. This cannot be done through clothing.
However – the imaging process does not actually require light so the scanning is usually done in low lighting. You can request that the imaging be done with no overhead lights on in the room. This is no problem for the technician. Female technicians run the scanning services. 4. Will I get my report straight away? The infrared data needs to be analysed and a report, with your personal findings, prepared for you. Reports are usually prepared and posted to you within 5 working days. 5. Do I need to take my report to a doctor? No – the report is written for you in simple language and contains the findings and a user-friendly explanation of what we have found. It gives you suggestions about what to do next/where to go for advice. The majority of imbalances may be addressed with non-drug and remedial therapies. The report may contain suggestions and recommendations we are happy to discuss this with any of your existing practitioners. We are usually able to provide names of practitioners if you need a referral. On occasion it may be necessary to recommend that you speak to a GP for further testing to help rule out a significant disorder. 6. Why doesn’t my doctor know about Infrared Imaging? Since the 1990’s over 8,000 studies have been published in peer-reviewed medical journals, validating infrared technology as a valuable soft tissue diagnostic and monitoring tool. Currently, however, Australian doctors are not taught about infrared imaging. In addition, outdated & incorrect information (from the 1950’s and 1970’s) is available that misinforms doctors and the public about the use of modern infrared technology. As with most technology, changes often occur rapidly so those not in the infrared industry may not be up to date with the advances.
It is interesting to note that Japanese doctors are given a government rebate when referring clients for infrared iamging. It is deemed a valuable first-pass scrrening tool that can save money and unecessary, more expensive testing. In 2003, a paper published in the American Journal of Roentgenology (radiology) recommended that infrared imaging be used in conjunction with mammogram and ultrasound. In the Australian breast cancer research projects conducted at John Curtin School of Medical Research, 7. Does infrared imaging replace mammograms, x-rays or other tests? No - infrared imaging gathers completely different information. This also means that mammograms and other tests do not replace infrared imaging. Infrared imaging is looking at physiology and for unusual activity which may indicate existing or developing problems. This is why it is called an early detection tool. Mammogram is an anatomical test and is looking at structure/anatomy. It can not show activity in the tissues – therefore it is a later detection tool. Infrared imaging is complementary to other tests and contributes additional information.
8. Is this covered by Medicare or health funds? No – currently in
Currently there is no other test covered by Medicare/health funds that provides the same information as infrared imaging. The infrared information may, however, save you time and money by showing you where attention is really needed. It assists in defining an accurate treatment program and helps eliminate guesswork.
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