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is it your GP you need to seeGetting the Right Care, in the Right Place, from the Right Professional means you can get the care you need as quickly as possible. 

Across East Lothian, there are a wide range of health and care services that can be accessed by getting in touch directly with the most appropriate professional first time round, without needing to speak to a GP first. Follow the link or click on the image...

X-ray

doctor examining an x-rayAn X-ray is a widely used diagnostic test to examine the inside of the body. X-rays are a very effective way of detecting problems with bones, such as fractures. They can also often identify problems with soft tissue, such as pneumonia or breast cancer.

If you have a X-ray, you will be asked to lie on a table or stand against a surface so that the part of your body being X-rayed is between the X-ray tube and the photographic plate.

An X-ray is usually carried out by a radiographer, a healthcare professional who specialises in using imaging technology, such as X-rays and ultrasound scanners.

You can find out more about x-ray tests, how they are performed, their function and the risks by visiting the NHS Choices website.

 
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