Procedure
Image-Guided Needle Biopsy
A one-page care plan for patients having Image-Guided Needle Biopsy, covering Purpose, Protection & Preparation, Expectations & Execution, Nutrition & Next Steps, Consistency, Indications and Lifestyle & Long-Term Success.
In this plan
Purpose, Protection & Preparation
- I understand this procedure takes a tissue sample for testing
- I understand imaging is used to guide the needle safely
- I tell my provider about medications or bleeding risks
- I follow instructions about medicines before the procedure
- I arrange a ride home if sedation is used
Expectations & Execution
5 points, for partners
Nutrition & Next Steps
4 points, for partners
Consistency
4 points, for partners
Indications
4 points, for partners
Lifestyle & Long-Term Success
4 points, for partners
When to call the office and when to call 911: for partners
See the full plan
Image-Guided Needle Biopsy is one of the plans included with a partnership. Partners read every plan in full, and print any of them for a patient.