An X-ray is a quick way of creating an image of a particular part of the body. It can help your doctor investigate questions such as whether a bone is fractured or what may be happening in the chest. The examination is chosen to answer a specific clinical question. When you arrive, a radiographer will check the examination requested and explain how to position yourself. Depending on the body part, you may stand, sit, or lie down. You may need to move clothing, jewellery, or o

It’s completely normal to be concerned about radiation. The good news is that modern X-ray technology uses very low doses, and is carefully controlled. How much radiation are we talking about? A standard chest X-ray exposes you to a small amount of radiation—comparable to what you naturally receive from the environment over a few days. Why the risk is low Equipment is designed to minimise exposure Only the necessary area is scanned Scans are only done when medically