Radiology and Diagnostic Imaging
Radiology uses imaging tests to help doctors understand what is happening inside the body and plan the right treatment.
About this department
In general, radiology departments use tests such as ultrasound and X-ray to take pictures of organs, bones and, during pregnancy, the baby. A doctor reviews the images and prepares a report for the doctor who requested the test. Which tests are available differs from hospital to hospital.
Common reasons to see this department
These are general reasons people see this kind of doctor. They are not a list of treatments offered here.
- A doctor has asked for an imaging test
- Checking a baby's growth during pregnancy
- Abdominal pain that needs investigation
- Suspected broken bones after an injury
- Follow-up of a known condition
Services at Zainab Hospital
Please call 0336 6649325 to ask which Radiology services are currently available at Zainab Hospital.
Doctors
Ask the hospital which Radiology doctor is consulting and when.
Questions patients ask
Which scans are available at Zainab Hospital?
Please call the hospital to ask which imaging tests are available and when.
Do I need to prepare for a scan?
Some scans need preparation, such as a full bladder or not eating for a few hours. Ask the hospital when you call so you arrive ready.
What should I bring?
Bring the doctor's request slip and any earlier scans or reports.
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