Diagnoster is a self-assessment app aimed at healthcare staff involved in analysing radiological images in their day-to-day practice. Packed full of high-quality x-rays of both normal and abnormal appearances, it provides an excellent training resource for:
Radiographers
Orthopedic and emergency medicine nurses
Orthopedic and emergency medicine doctors
Radiology specialists
Physiotherapists
Diagnoster is composed of a series of short ‘packets’ of images, with each packet containing x-rays around the three main topics of ‘Upper Limbs’, ‘Lower Limbs’ and ‘Chest/Abdomen’. The Shuffle button randomly generates a packet based on a selection of images from all parts of the body.
Each packet offers the opportunity to test your knowledge of x-ray anatomy and pathology, and to identify whether an image has normal appearances or abnormal appearances. Each test is set with a 5-minute countdown timer, allowing you enough time to peruse each image and use the image manipulation controls (zoom, brightness, contrast, inverse) to further analyse each one.
Upon completion of each packet, a results screen displays a percentage score along with specific feedback on each image. The history screen collects data on your most recent attempts in all four topics, enabling you to identify weak points for further study.
Key Features
Seamless user-friendly app interface
Images grouped by topic but can also be mixed for increased difficulty
Shipped with one packet per topic with the ability to add new images through in-app purchases
Countdown timer to simulate exam environment
Track your personal progress on each topic
Detailed feedback of each test image
Credits
The credit for the concept and radiological images in this App goes to Dr. Sanjay Gandhi MBBS, MD, DNB, FRCR, FHEA. Dr Gandhi has been teaching medical students and postgraduate trainees for more than two decades through several key academic and University positions. He is a British Medical Association (BMA) Book Award winning Editor and author of several radiology textbooks. Dr Gandhi is a Fellow of the Royal College of Radiologists and a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy. Images have also been contributed by Dr. Mahesh Baj MD, DMRD, FRCR (UK) and FFRRCSI (Ireland), a senior Consultant Radiologist with more than 35 years experience of teaching radiology.