Yes, there is a waiting area where friends or relatives can wait for you, and room for 1 additional person in the room for the appointment.
My child is having an examination. Will I be able to stay with him/her during the exam?
Patients under the age of 16 must be accompanied by a guardian over the age of 18 who is willing to fill in paperwork and consent to them having the exam.
The guardian may be asked to be in the examination room as well.
Do you Bulk Bill?
Yes, we are a Bulk Billing practice, and do Bulk Bill all Medicare Eligible items.
There are some examinations which will incur a private fee, but you will be informed of this at the time of booking.
If you are unsure please ask our friendly reception staff.
Can I eat and drink?
Some exams do require you to fast beforehand, but you will be advised by the receptionist assisting you in booking your appointment.
Otherwise, you are allowed to eat and/or drink.
Do I have to stop taking medication?
Please continue to take prescribed medication and/or painkillers unless you are told otherwise.
You will need to remain still during the scan, so anything that can make your experience more comfortable is generally permitted unless advised otherwise.
Does my doctor need to see my images?
Usually a written report from the radiologist is sufficient.
Some doctors such as orthopedic surgeons and chiropractors do need to see the images.
We provide free online image access for all referrers.
How and when will I get the results of the exam?
You can usually pick the results within 24 hours of the examination from your referring doctor.
Do I get to take the images with me?
Not unless your doctor specifically requires film or disc. Usually the written report from the radiologist is sufficient.
If you are pregnant, we can email you a link to your pregnancy images.
How long will my exam take?
In most cases the exam will be between 15 and 40 minutes, however the receptionist assisting you will advise if it will take longer than this.
It is dependant on the type of exam you are having and the area of the body that is being looked at.
How will I feel after the examination?
After an injection or biopsy you may be advised to rest for a period of time, but in most cases you will feel fine and be able to resume normal activity immediately.
Who will perform the exam?
All examinations are performed by our highly qualified registered technologists.
A radiologist will be available for certain exams as well, including injections or biopsies.
Why do I need to arrive before my actual appointment time?
We ask that you arrive prior to your appointment time so that we may check and process your paperwork before the exam and prepare you for the examination.
We have strict schedules to adhere to, and need to accommodate the many patients we see every day.
Why do you need my previous reports or images?
Our technicians and radiologists need to be able to compare current results with any existing records you may have in order to notice any discrepancies or changes between the two
Any changes will be reported back to your referring doctor.
What clothes should I wear?
We recommend that you wear comfortable clothes. However, our technologist will provide you with a gown to change into.
Will there be any problems if I have had surgery in which metal has been implanted?
Not generally, though, please be sure to notify our technologist of any prior surgeries before your exam.