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I’ve never left a review in my life but feel it essential to give credit to the outstanding service & care I have received from your practice. Today I have had an MRI scan which was challenging for me as a claustrophobic but the guys who did the scan were absolutely fantastic. They put me at ease instantly & made it possible for me to go through with the scan. I can’t praise enough the care I have received from yourselves. The receptionists, the doctor, the efficiency in getting me seen promptly, it’s all been 10/10. Thankyou.

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If you are having an ultrasound scan of your pelvis, kidneys or bladder, you may be required to drink lots of water prior to the examination. This is so you have a full bladder which makes the ultrasound images clearer.

Examinations of the gallbladder or pancreas may require fasting. This is typically around six hours before the procedure, but you’ll be advised of this at the time of booking and via confirmation letter.

Choose the right path for your individual needs. At Practice Plus Group we offer fast access to high-quality MRI scans via self-pay, insured and NHS routes.

An ultrasound scan is a procedure that creates a real-time image of the inside of the body. During the scan, a transducer (or probe) is used to create high frequency sound waves and turn their ‘echoes’ into a moving image of the part of the body being scanned. There are different kinds of ultrasound scans depending on which part of the body is affected.

Depending on the area (or areas) being examined, the ultrasound scan may take up to 20 minutes for one body part and 30 minutes for two.

Went here as a nervous patient. From the moment I arrived I was made to feel welcome and looked after extremely well. Practice Plus Group staff are just amazing and caring.

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After your scan, the sonographer will compile a report containing the results. These will be emailed to you within 2-3 working days. A copy will also be sent to your GP if you request it.

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Affordable options for funding your own treatment. With our option of paying for yourself you’ll get high quality, consultant-delivered care without the unnecessary extras. It’s excellent value for money, with no compromise on clinical outcomes.

At Practice Plus Group Hospitals we’re passionate about giving patients a positive experience and excellent clinical outcomes, with personalised care every step of the way. Whether you’re paying for yourself or using private medical insurance, with our short waiting times, unrivalled Care Quality Commission (CQC) ratings and high levels of cleanliness and infection control, we’ll make sure you’re looked after. In fact, we were the first provider to have all services rated ‘Good’ or ‘Outstanding’ by the CQC.

There are no known risks associated with ultrasound scanning. It is considered to be a very safe procedure. Ultrasound scanning offers the following benefits:

Once the scan is complete, you will be provided with tissue to clean off the gel. You’ll then get dressed and be free to leave.

During the procedure, you’ll be taken into the ultrasound room where you will be asked to confirm your identity. You will then be asked to lie down on a couch for the examination. The room may be dimmed so that the pictures on the screen can be seen more clearly. A gel will be applied to your skin over the area that is to be scanned. The gel may be cold, but it allows the probe to slide easily over the skin and helps to produce clearer pictures. The sonographer will slowly move the sensor over your skin while viewing the images on the screen. Recordings of selected images will be made and referred to when writing the report.

An ultrasound scan uses high frequency sound waves to create an image of part of the inside of the body. The scan involves a transducer (or probe) which is pressed onto the skin and moved around. This is to acquire the images of the inside of your body.

Very polite and helpful staff at all levels. Friendly consultant who explained everything clearly. Extremely efficient x-ray department and choice of treatments.

The scan will be performed by a sonographer. Sonographers are radiographers with specific qualifications in performing, examining, and reporting ultrasound scans.

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Please note that you should inform the radiology department in advance if you have had a similar ultrasound scan recently.