Creating Imaging Orders

Overview

SehaFile's imaging order module lets doctors request radiological studies directly within the visit workflow. Each order captures the imaging type (X-ray, CT, MRI, ultrasound, etc.), target body part, priority level, and clinical indication explaining why the study is needed. Like lab orders, imaging orders are tracked through their lifecycle and require doctor review when results arrive.

Steps to Create an Imaging Order

1. Open the visit workspace — Navigate to the active visit and locate the Imaging Orders section.
2. Click “+ Add Imaging Order” — The imaging order form expands.
3. Select the imaging type — Choose from the imaging_type dropdown:
   • X-ray (أشعة سينية)
   • CT Scan (أشعة مقطعية)
   • MRI (رنين مغناطيسي)
   • Ultrasound (موجات صوتية)
   • Mammography (ماموغرافي)
   • Fluoroscopy (تنظير فلوري)
4. Specify the body part — Enter the anatomical region in the body_part field (e.g., “Chest”, “Lumbar Spine”, “Right Knee”, “Abdomen”).
5. Set the priority — Select:
   • Routine — Standard scheduling
   • Urgent — Needed within 24 hours
   • Stat — Immediate (emergency cases)
6. Enter the clinical indication — Provide the reason for the study in the clinical_indication field. This helps the radiologist provide focused reporting (e.g., “Rule out pneumonia”, “Assess disc herniation L4-L5”).
7. Add notes (optional) — Additional instructions in the notes field (e.g., “Patient has contrast allergy”).
8. Click “Order” — The order is created with status “ordered”, your doctor ID as ordered_by, and the current timestamp.

FAQ

Can I order multiple imaging studies at once?

Each imaging order is created individually with its own type and body part. Add multiple orders by repeating the process for each study needed.

Where do imaging results appear?

Results are uploaded via the imaging order's “Upload Result” endpoint. They appear in your pending reviews and include both a report_text (radiologist report) and result_url (link to images).

Can I cancel an imaging order?

You can delete imaging orders while they are in “ordered” status using the delete button (DELETE /visits/:id/imaging-orders/:orderId). Once processing has started, contact the imaging center directly.