Ultrasound Services
Quick and Flexible Appointments
At Heath Lodge Clinic, we are equipped with state-of-the-art ultrasound technology, providing high-quality imaging for a variety of medical needs. Ultrasound is a versatile tool that uses sound waves to create detailed images of soft tissues, making it ideal for examining muscles, tendons, and internal organs such as the abdomen and pelvis. This non-invasive procedure is particularly effective for detecting conditions like gallstones and kidney stones.
Our ultrasound services are performed by expert radiologists and sonographers, ensuring that you receive the best possible care and accurate results. In many cases, our specialists can discuss the findings with you on the same day.
We understand that timely diagnostics are crucial for effective treatment. That’s why we offer ultrasound appointments with minimal waiting times, typically available within a few days. Our flexible scheduling allows you to receive the care you need without unnecessary delays, helping you to proceed with your treatment plan as swiftly as possible.
Ultrasound Referrals and What to Expect
To ensure precise and relevant diagnostic imaging, we require a clinical referral from your healthcare provider, such as a GP, physiotherapist, or chiropractor. This referral provides our team with important background information about your condition, allowing us to focus the scan on the specific area of concern. This process not only enhances the accuracy of the diagnosis but also plays a vital role in our safety procedures, ensuring that all aspects of your care are well-coordinated.
During the appointment process, we will review a few safety questions to confirm that our ultrasound services are appropriate for you. After your scan, a detailed technical report will be sent to your referring clinician, who will discuss the results and any necessary follow up steps with you.
Choose Heath Lodge Clinic for your ultrasound needs and benefit from our expert care, advanced technology, and commitment to your health. Please contact us today to learn more or if you have any other questions.
Patient Information
How soon can I have a scan?
Appointments are generally available within a few days subject to the availability of the Consultant or Sonographer.
Do I need a referral?
For all diagnostic scans undertaken at Heath Lodge Clinic we ask for a clinical referral from either your GP, Physiotherapist, Chiropractor, Osteopath or Podiatrist.
The reason we ask for a clinical referral is due to the fact that we are a diagnostic centre and generally only see patients as one-off occasion.
Our Consultants welcome the background clinical detail provided by their professional colleagues who will have assessed the patient and have more of an appreciation as to why any investigation is required.
We then have background detail of the area being scanned and can cross reference this with the patient at the point of booking an appointment. Written referrals give clear direction on the scan and avoids any misunderstanding or misrepresentation.
This detail also forms part of our safety check procedures for any investigation. Written detail also avoids any doubt in terms of the areas being investigated and the cost involved.
Safety Questions
As part of the appointment process we’ll run through a few safety questions to make sure we can proceed with an MRI scan. Some conditions, listed below, may prevent us from offering you an appointment:
- Heart pacemakers
- Neurostimulators
- Head aneurysm clips
- First three months of pregnancy
- Certain heart valves or other implants
Please note that metal implants such as hip or knee replacements or metal plates, which have been inserted after certain fractures, are MR safe but we will need to discuss the options with you before you attend an appointment.
Following your appointment, a copy of our technical report will be sent to your referrer. They will liaise with you to discuss further advice or treatment options necessary
Other Useful Ultrasound Information
Single area abdominal scan and Urinary ultrasounds require a full bladder requiring the patient to drink a litre of water / squash half to one hour before appointment and arrive with a full bladder.
Gynaecology 2 areas scan =-Abdominal scan is performed with a full bladder / Per Vaginal (the internal) scan once the bladder has been emptied.
For abdominal scans of the organs gallstones/ liver etc. the patient is normally advised to have clear fluids only for 4 hours, tea or coffee without milk or squash. Please note that our Nurse Quality Manager may need to speak to you for additional information
