Whenever a hospital or medical provider cannot afford the staffing and maintenance of a complete radiology department on their premises, they will contract with a company to provide mobile mammography. This is partnership that benefits everyone involved. Ultimately the patient will receive the care they need without the inconvenience of traveling to another town. The hospital or medical provider benefits from the referral of other related services that they can provide to the patient. The mobile company benefits because they are being compensated for the services they are providing. These mobile units provide all the same tests and services that you would typically receive in a hospital or clinic setting. They are fully equipped with the tools, equipment and staff. They also provide the utmost in safety to the patient. Women can fully expect complete privacy and confidentiality as well. Once the service has been provided, the turnaround time for reading of the mammo film is typically expedited. There is generally no increased waiting times simply because the service was provided in a mobile setting. Many times the mobile unit is positioned or located on the hospital premises in a way that is simple and easy to get to by the patient. This is a very valid option for hospitals and medical providers to pursue. Health care technology and staffing are very expensive, as well as the square footage and actual building space required to house a mammography department. These companies schedule their patients in advance, so they know how many patients they are treating, and the times of the visits well before they arrive. This provides a consistent and organized method of treating patients without long waits, or long periods of no activity. The mobile unit can arrive, treat and leave. It is a very efficient and beneficial process. These types of mobile units have also been used in times of war, natural disaster and other mission based projects in third world countries. Lifeline Mobile, Inc. (http://lifelinemobile.com) specialized mobile mammography web site for mobile medical units is designed to give you some extra information about our LifeLine Mobile dental, medical, lab, and blood collection units that are custom-crafted for mobile community outreach programs.
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