The radiographer will check the X-ray picture. Having an X-ray When the radiographer has finished checking the X-ray, they will tell you if it is ok. You can then get changed and leave.
The X-ray appointment should last half an hour.
The radiographer will let your doctor know the results of the Raigmore Hospital X-ray. X-ray Department Your doctor will let you know if Phone 01463 704304 you need to be seen again.
Having an X-ray
X– ray and Radiology department An X-ray is a photograph of the Raigmore Hospital inside of your body.
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Useful websites: When you have an appointment for an X-ray, go to the X-ray NHS Highland: www.nhshighland.scot.nhs.uk department at Raigmore NHS Scotland Health on the Web: www.show.scot.nhs.uk hospital.
Royal College of Radiologists www.goingfora.com Give your appointment letter to Produced Nov 2009.Raigmore Radiology dept./Accessible Information Officer. Review Nov 2011. Issue 2. Photographs by Medical Illustration, Raigmore Hospital, 01463 704240 the person at the reception desk.
PCS /Boardmaker©1981 œ 2009 by Mayer-Johnson LLC. Used with permission. www.mayer-johnson.com The receptionist will tell you The radiographer will ask to sit in the waiting area. you to sit or stand next to They will tell the the X-ray machine. radiographer you are there. The radiographer will stand The radiographer will come behind you and move the to get you. X-ray machine to where it needs to be to take the You may need to take off X-ray some clothes. The radiographer will take The radiographer will go you to the changing room behind a screen. and give you a gown to wear. The X-ray machine will make a noise when it takes You will be asked to take off the X-ray. any watches or jewellery you are wearing. The radiographer will ask you to hold your breath if You will be asked if you your chest or stomach is have any metal implants, being X-rayed for example a false hip or knee. You can have someone stay in the room with you when The radiographer will take the X-ray is taken. They will you to the X-ray room. be asked to wear a special
apron.
The radiographer will ask you your name, date of When the X-ray is finished, birth and address and write the radiographer will ask it down. This is called a you to wait in the changing ”Safety sheet‘. room.