PATIENT INFORMATION

 

So that we can provide you with the highest level of care, we ask that you come prepared for your ultrasound by following the preparation appropriate to your scan.

Please arrive five minutes prior to your appointment time to complete any necessary paperwork.

 

How do I prepare?

• DVT – no preparation required

• Other Vascular – six-hour fast
  No solids for six hours prior to your appointment.  No smoking from four hours prior to your appointment.
  You may drink clear fluid until one hour prior to your appointment time.

• Kidney, urinary, bladder (KUB), prostate, renal – full bladder
  Start drinking 800ml fluids two hours prior to appointment.  If you need to urinate please continue to drink fluid before your appointment.

• Pregnancy - full bladder
  Start drinking 800ml fluids two hours prior to appointment.  If you need to urinate please continue to drink fluid before your appointment.

• Upper abdomen, liver, gallbladder, spleen, aorta – six-hour fast, no fluids.

I’m booked in for an obstetric ultrasound, what else should I know?

We understand that welcoming a new bundle of joy is an exciting, yet apprehensive, time for expectant parents.  During your ultrasound we will point out the features of your baby, while also recording the necessary diagnostic images.  We encourage you to bring a USB stick so we can provide you with pictures of these precious early moments in your baby’s early development.

If you do decide to bring your children to the ultrasound, we recommend you have someone to help supervise, so you get the most out of the scan.  There is a small out of pocket charge for morphology and nuchal translucency scans which will be advised of at the time of booking.

What is the cost?

We bulk bill all services with the exception of morphology and nuchal translucency scans.

What happens to my information?

Go Sonics is committed to protecting and preserving the privacy of your personal health information and records. We recognise the importance and principles of doctor-patient confidentiality and as such will not unlawfully disclose your information to third parties.

Usually within 24 hours, we provide your referring doctor with the results of your examination, with a copy available for your specialist on request.  For urgent examinations, a verbal report can be provided immediately to your doctor.

How can I provide feedback? 

Go Sonics welcomes your feedback and encourages you to discuss any concerns with our team.  We strive to provide the highest level of patient care.  Customer Feedback and Compliant Forms are available at our offices.