Radiology and Diagnostic Imaging

Service description

Diagnostic imaging is what turns a probable diagnosis into a confirmed one. Our clinics provide digital X-ray and ultrasound on site, which means that in most cases a scan requested during your consultation can be performed the same visit rather than becoming a separate appointment on another day.

All studies are reported by qualified radiologists, and findings that require urgent action are escalated directly to the requesting doctor rather than waiting in a queue. Images and reports are made available to you for insurance purposes, onward referral, or a second opinion — they are your records, and you should not have to ask twice for them.

Services available

• Digital X-ray — chest, abdomen, spine, limbs and joints

• X-ray for fracture assessment and follow-up

• Abdominal ultrasound — liver, gallbladder, pancreas, kidneys and spleen

• KUB ultrasound for kidney and bladder assessment

• Pelvic ultrasound

• Obstetric ultrasound and pregnancy scanning

• Thyroid and neck ultrasound

• Breast ultrasound

• Scrotal and testicular ultrasound

• Soft tissue and musculoskeletal ultrasound

• Imaging for pre-employment and occupational health screening

• Imaging requested as part of Managed Care programmes

  
  

Process overview

1. Request. Imaging is requested by your doctor during consultation. External requests from other clinics are also accepted — bring the referral letter with you.

2. Preparation. X-rays generally require no preparation. Some ultrasound scans do: abdominal scans usually require fasting, and pelvic scans usually require a full bladder. You will be told exactly what applies to your scan when it is booked.

3. The scan. X-rays take a few minutes. Ultrasound scans typically take fifteen to thirty minutes depending on the area being examined. Female patients may request a female sonographer where available.

4. Reporting. Images are reviewed and reported by a radiologist. Any finding requiring urgent attention is escalated to your doctor immediately.

5. Results. Your doctor goes through the report with you and explains what it means for your treatment.

6. Records. Copies of images and reports are provided for your own records, insurance claims or onward referral.