Doctor's referral
Including the clinical question and relevant clinical information.
For patients
Here you will find general guidance for your appointment. You will receive the definitive instructions tailored to you when booking or directly from the practice team.
Checklist
Including the clinical question and relevant clinical information.
For an accident, also bring the accident details or claim number.
If these have not already been sent electronically.
In particular, implant or device identification cards and an up-to-date medication list.
Imaging methods
This overview does not replace personalised medical instructions. Only stop taking medication if explicitly instructed by a doctor.
Please tell us in advance about any implants, pacemakers, metal in your body, previous operations, possible pregnancy or severe claustrophobia. Bring any implant or device identification cards you have.
Please tell us if you may be pregnant. For a CT scan with iodinated contrast medium, kidney disease, previous reactions to contrast medium, relevant thyroid conditions and diabetes medication are particularly important. You will receive personalised instructions.
We offer abdominal, vascular, thyroid and paediatric ultrasound according to the doctor's clinical question, as well as liver elastography and UDFF for quantitative assessment of liver fat content. Preparation depends on the examination; please follow the instructions in your appointment confirmation.
Please tell us if you may be pregnant. Jewellery and metal objects in the examination area must be removed before imaging.
What to expect
Allow enough time and check in at reception with your documents.
Any outstanding questions and relevant safety information will be discussed before the examination.
The team will guide you through your individually planned examination.
The report approved by the doctor is usually sent to the referring clinician or practice. The practice team will explain how you will receive your results.