Patients
When you visit VHMI you will receive a world class radiology service. We offer a comprehensive range of medical diagnostic imaging procedures and state of the art technology to provide accurate and speedy results to your doctor. This together with the caring attitude of our staff, ensures that your comfort is guaranteed and your doctor is given the best information possible to assist with your diagnosis.
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Imaging
Diagnostic imaging involves a variety of medical imaging techniques. Complex equipment with powerful computers are used to produce images of the inside of a patient's body. These images assist in the diagnosis and treatment of illness. Radiographers obtain radiographic images, Sonographers perform ultrasound examinations and nuclear medicine technologists are trained to acquire functional images of the body.
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Appointments
VHMI operates an appointment system and patients should telephone our reception staff or complete the online booking form to arrange an appointment time. Patients without an appointment who require urgent attention are seen as soon as possible after discussion between the referring doctor and radiologist.
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What You Must Tell Us
Before your examination you must inform our staff if: You suspect or know that you may be pregnant, You have ever experienced a severe reaction to a previous injection of contrast media, You are allergic to any prescribed medication
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Your Safety
VHMI uses non-ionic contrast media, which is considered the safest available intravenous contrast media in use today.
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Your Privacy
Privacy is important to your medical care. At VHMI we are committed to protecting our patients' privacy, through explaining our practices, only collecting and disclosing medical information with patients' consent, and resolving any privacy-related problems as quickly as possible.
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Your Rights and Responsibilities
As a person who uses our service the patient has the right and the responsibility to make decisions about their own health care. VHMI will give the patient all the assistance possible to protect their rights and assist them to make informed choices about their health and well-being.
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