Medical Imaging
What is medical imaging?
- Medical imaging procedures help to diagnose, treat and monitor an extensive range of illnesses and conditions.
- Medical imaging services include ultrasound, computed tomography, radiography (x-ray), fluoroscopy and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).
- These services are provided with specialised equipment and the professional input of a radiologist (or other medical specialist) to interpret the generated images.
Medical imaging at Maitland Hospital
Location
Ground Floor, Maitland Hospital, 51 Metford Rd, Metford.
Contact details
TBC
Opening Hours
8am to 5:30pm Monday to Friday
Where to go when clinic is not on/available: TBC
How to access the clinic/ Referral information:
Imaging tests require a referral or request form from either your Doctor or other authorised practitioner (eg. physiotherapist, dentist).
Appointment required:
X-Ray: No
CT: Yes
Ultrasound: Yes
What to bring to your appointment:
Duration of appointment/visit: A x-ray may take between 10-20 minutes to complete, whereas CT and ultrasound examinations could take longer (up to 1 hour).
Results / Outcomes of appointment: Your results will be sent directly to your referring Doctor who will be able to access your images online
Health professionals that work in clinic and their role:
Radiographers are health professionals who facilitate patient diagnosis and management through the creation of medical images using X-rays, ultrasound and magnetic resonance.
A Radiologist is a medical professional who specialises in using medical imaging technologies to diagnose and treat injury and disease.
A Radiology Nurse is a registered or enrolled nurse who cares for patients in the Medical Imaging Department
Administration Officers provide support to the Medical Imaging team, make appointments and receipt patients on their arrival