Xray (radiography) is the most frequently used modality in radiology .  The  most common question from patients about xrays relates to radiation safety. We usually use the analogy that we receive radiation doses daily from the sun and from uranium in the soil. Most xrays examinations give less exposure than the radiation on a flight to London.

If you suspect your patient may be pregnant please perform a pregnancy test and / or delay the examination until the pregnancy status is known.  We have signs through out the practice warning women to let us know if there is a chance they may be pregnant.

The National Radiation Laboratory monitors facilities using radiation. This means our staff and equipment must meet standards set down by the National Radiation Laboratory (NRL). This includes regular quality testing and maintenance programmes for equipment, ongoing training for staff, and site visits by the NRL.

The time for an Xray examination varies from examination to examination but reception staff are able to help you with this. Xray examinations usually take between 15 and 20 minutes.