X-Ray

Having an X-Ray

You can have an x-ray of most parts of your body including all your bones, lungs, abdomen, teeth. For each different part of the body you will be asked to stand, sit or lie in a precise position by the radiographer. Each area of the body has specific views which are important to achieve to allow for the Radiologist or Advanced Practice Radiographers to report on them – all x-rays have a formal report.

Your x-rays will be reviewed and you will hear about the results in one of 2 ways

By the doctor or specialist nurse / physiotherapist who sees you on the day of your x-ray at the hospital
By the doctor or specialist nurse / physiotherapist after they have received the formal report e.g. your GP (up to 1 week)

Could you be pregnant?

If you may be pregnant please let the Radiographer know BEFORE you have your x-ray.

Our staff at Salisbury District Hospital have long been well regarded for the quality of care and treatment they provide for our patients and for their innovation, commitment and professionalism. This has been recognised in a wide range of achievements and it is reflected in our award of NHS Foundation Trust status. This is afforded to hospitals that provide the highest standards of care.