FAQs

A diagnostic ultrasound is a medical imaging technique that uses high-frequency sound waves to produce images of the body’s internal organs and structures.

Appointments for an ultrasound exam are made either once we receive a referral from a healthcare professional (e.g. your GP, physiotherapist, consultant, etc) or once you have been assessed by one of our senior doctors. This is to ensure you undergo the correct investigation. Please refer to the relevant section within  Patients  for further information.

A therapeutic ultrasound is similar to a diagnostic ultrasound but there is also a procedure, such as an injection being carried out at the same time.

Yes, ultrasound scans are safe and non-invasive imaging techniques that do not use ionising radiation.

Depending on the type of exam, patients may be asked to drink water and avoid eating for a certain period of time before the exam. Patients may also be asked to wear loose-fitting clothing and remove any jewellery or metallic objects that could interfere with the exam.

Not with diagnostic ultrasound exam. These are typically painless. However, some patients may experience mild discomfort or pressure as the ultrasound transducer is moved over the skin. With therapeutic ultrasound, there may be some discomfort as often we use injections – but this is minimised by the use of local anaesthetic.

The length of the exam depends on the type of exam being performed and the area of the body being imaged. In general, most diagnostic ultrasound scans take between 10 and 60 minutes.

Yes, patients are welcome to bring a friend or family member with them to the exam. Due to the limited space in the exam room, we ask that only one additional person accompany the patient.

The results of your ultrasound scan will be reviewed by a consultant radiologist or a senior sonographer at Aurelium Health. The report will be sent to your healthcare provider, typically within two working days. Your healthcare provider will then discuss the results with you and provide any necessary follow-up care.

Please refer to our Contact Us section and we will arrange an appointment that is convenient for you. Please keep an eye on your junk/spam email folder as your personal privacy settings may block our emails.

We aim to see patients within two working days and this will depend on the availability of our consultant radiologist/senior sonographer. For any urgent appointments, please contact us and we will endeavour to see you on the same day if possible.

Our team has both male and female experts to perform your ultrasound scan. Please refer to our Meet the team page for further details and we will book an appointment with a clinician of your choice.

Your scan will be performed by the most suitable clinician for your needs. Our clinical team includes highly experienced doctors, consultant radiologists and senior sonographers. If there is a named clinician who you would prefer, we will do our best to accommodate your preference.

You will need to remove or lift up any clothing around the area that needs to be scanned. We will use drapes to preserve your dignity. A chaperone is available upon request.

Yes, these are available upon request. There will be no additional fee for this service.