Before you proceed to book your appointment please read the following:
UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE, XRAYS OF YOUR SPINE (back), HIPS, PELVIS OR ABDOMEN CAN NOT BE DONE AT BUCKLAND HOSPITAL
If you have been referred for a chest x-ray you do not need an appointment and can "walk in" during our normal opening hours (see Opening Hours).
This service is just for standard X-ray. Any Ultrasound, CT, or MRI will be managed by the appropriate team and you will be notified once booked.
If you have been referred for a dental/OPG x-ray you do not need an appointment if you wish to attend the QEQM Hospital, William Harvey Hospital or Kent & Canterbury Hospital. If you wish to attend Buckland Hospital for your dental/OPG x-ray please call 01843 225544, Extension 721-3144, between 8am and 8pm to book an appointment.
If you have been referred for one of the following: Scoliogram; Skull; TMJ; Sinus; Nasal Bones; Facial Bones; Orbits; Ribs; x-ray please contact us by telephone (weekdays 9am to 4.30pm) to arrange your appointment:
Depending on the examination, you may be asked to change into a hospital gown prior to your examination.
Whilst every endeavour will be made to see you at your appointment time, please be aware we run an inpatient, A&E, and Minor Injuries service alongside our GP service so there may be a short delay depending on workload when you arrive.
Results
Following the examination, the report from the X-rays will be sent directly to your doctor. This will usually be within 10 days.
Please contact your doctor if you have not received your results after this time.