X-rays are offered across Tayside at the following locations - Blairgowrie Hospital, Crieff Hospital, Whitehills HCCC. Links Health Centre Montrose, Aberfeldy Community Hospital. Appointments are offered Monday - Friday between 08:45 and 16:15.
Open access is available at the following locations - Arbroath Infirmary, Kingscross, Ninewells Hospital, Perth Royal Infirmary, Stracathro Hospital. Open access is a drop in facility, you do not have a specific appointment time. If you arrive at one of the open access locations for an xray you may need to wait a short time but we will inform you how long you are likely to wait. Open access is offered Monday - Friday between 08:45 and 15:15.
Plain Film Xray
The Team
A small team of people including a radiologist, radiographer, nurse and an assistant may carry out and be present during the examination.
A small team of people including a radiologist, radiographer, nurse and an assistant may carry out and be present during the examination.
Appointments
What is an X-Ray Examination?
An x-ray is an image of a body part. X-ray examinations use electromagnetic radiation to make images of your bones, teeth and internal organs. It is a fast, easy and painless examination that allows doctors to quickly diagnose conditions like broken bones or even pneumonia.
Safety Information
X-rays expose patients to some amount of radiation. If you have any questions regarding this please ask your radiologist or doctor. Women should inform their doctors of any possibility of being pregnant before a scan is carried out. You may also be asked to remove jewellery, spectacles and any metal objects or clothing that might interfere with the x-ray images. Any valuables can be taken into the examination room with you because there is not secure storage available.
Procedure
The radiographer or radiologist will explain the examination before he or she starts. You will be positioned for the examination. This may involve you standing, sitting or lying down on a table. You will be asked to stay still and may be required to hold your breath for a few seconds. X-rays will be taken of the area requested by the doctor. You should expect to be in the department for about 15 minutes. You will be told when you may leave the department.
Results
The results of the general x-ray will be sent to the person who referred you within 2 weeks. If it was your GP, please contact your own doctor's surgery.
