Radiology at UHS
Service
Locality: South West
Type of Care: Primary, Secondary
Radiological investigations (X-rays, Ultrasound, CT KUB, barium studies) can be requested in ICE via the GP RADIOLOGY tab
In contingencies when ICE is not available, please complete this form and email to: uhs.gpreferral@nhs.net
This service is only available at the Royal South Hants Hospital for adult patients and is available immediately after your patient leaves the surgery.
The Walk In Chest X-ray service is open from 09:00 to 16:30, Monday to Friday excluding Bank Holidays.
This is part of the Direct Access to CT Chest pathway – should findings from a CXR be suspicious for malignancy, Cardiothoracic Radiology will be informed and CT Chest will be requested. It will be booked within 24 hours and the patient will be contacted by telephone or first class letter. The patient information letter outlines this process.
These guidelines have been developed by the local consultant radiologists and the lead clinician for gynaecology ultrasound to help general practitioners use ultrasound most effectively to the benefit of all their patients. Advice has been pulled together from the Royal College of Radiologists, Royal College of General Practitioners and relevant local and national guidelines with input from local specialists.
Criteria for bone density scan:
- This is a radiation technique, so please do not refer patients who are pregnant.
- Weight restriction of 150kg.
