X-ray referral in Carindale, results explained.

Rolled an ankle at sport, hurt a wrist in a fall, or had a cough that will not shift? An X-ray is often the first imaging test your GP will consider, because it is fast, low dose and good at showing bones and the chest.

At our Carindale clinic, your GP checks the injury or symptoms first, then writes a referral if an X-ray is likely to change the treatment plan. You take it to the imaging provider that suits you.

In short: Carindale Doctors on Level 1 of Westfield Carindale arranges X-ray referrals during your consultation for injuries, joint pain and chest symptoms, sent to the imaging provider that suits you. Your GP then explains the report and follows up anything urgent. Medicare rebates apply where eligible.

These are the questions Carindale patients ask most often.

• Radiation: a plain X-ray uses a very low dose
• Pregnancy: tell your GP and the radiographer if you might be pregnant
• Children: X-rays are safe for kids when there is a clear reason to do one
• Metal: remove jewellery and anything metal near the area being imaged

A simple process, with your GP at both ends.

• Examine: your GP checks the injury or symptoms
• Refer: an X-ray referral is written in the same visit
• Image: the imaging provider takes the X-ray and sends the report
• Explain: your GP talks you through the result and next steps

Carindale Doctors is on Level 1 of Westfield Carindale, beside Priceline and Centre Management, at the corner of Creek Road and Old Cleveland Road. Imaging providers operate in surrounding suburbs, so your X-ray can usually be done soon after your visit.

We see patients from Carindale, Chandler, Gumdale, Wishart and Carina Heights.

• Creek Road and Old Cleveland Road
• Centre parking and lifts
• Bus interchange on site
• Patients from Wishart and Gumdale