Frequently asked questions
Prime Health is here to keep you well and help you make the right health decisions so we've gathered a list of frequently asked questions about our centres and the wide range of services we provide.
While a CT scan will not directly harm your baby, we generally don’t scan patients who are, or might be, pregnant unless their doctor can confirm that the benefit of a scan outweighs the risk. You will need to discuss this with your doctor.
A CT scan is a diagnostic tool that takes detailed pictures of the inside of your body. It's usually used to diagnose conditions or check how well a treatment you are being administered is working.CT is excellent in showing soft tissue, air, fluid, bone, vessels and all other internal structures of the body, allowing your doctor to identify any problems.At Prime Health, we use CT scans to diagnose a wide range of conditions.
Safeguarding remains a high priority at Prime Health, which is fully committed to protecting adults, children, young people, and looked-after children. All healthcare staff have a duty to recognise and respond to safeguarding concerns involving both children and adults. Safeguarding encompasses a wide range of activities, from promoting health and well-being to protecting individuals from harm.Prime Health has robust arrangements in place to reflect the critical importance of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of both children and adults. These include safeguarding policies and procedures that are regularly reviewed and updated in line with national guidance. For more information or to view these policies and procedures, please contact our Governance Department by email at governance@medicalimaging.org.uk or by writing to the Data Protection Officer, Prime Health, Unit 7, The Pavilions, Brighton Road, Pease Pottage, RH11 9BJ.
CT scanning is painless, non-invasive, and accurate. It enables healthcare professionals to view images of bone, soft tissue, and blood vessels all at the same time.
X-rays are versatile and can be used to examine most areas of the body. They are primarily used to evaluate bones and joints, but can also detect issues affecting soft tissue and internal organs. Problems that may be identified during an X-ray include bone fractures and breaks.
An x-ray enables healthcare professionals to diagnose, monitor, and treat many conditions. They are painless, non invasive and accurate.
X-rays are a versatile imaging tool used to examine various areas of the body. They are particularly effective for evaluating bones and joints, and can also detect issues affecting soft tissue and internal organs.A healthcare professional will recommend an X-ray based on your specific symptoms, medical history, and the information needed to make an accurate diagnosis or treatment plan.
A CT (Computed Tomography) scan is a powerful diagnostic imaging tool that can generate detailed images of nearly every structure and organ within the body.A healthcare professional will recommend a CT scan based on your specific symptoms, medical history, and the information needed to make an accurate diagnosis or treatment plan.
No, unfortunately, our Self Referral Cardiac CT Health Check is not available using private medical insurance.
An MRI scan is a safe and non-invasive way to get detailed images of the inside of your body, helping doctors make informed decisions about your health.An MRI scan is incredibly sensitive for imaging soft tissue structures including the brain, spinal cord, joints and internal organs, without causing discomfort. It provides doctors with more information than some other diagnostic tests.
