What is the new X-Ray at Home service from UHNM?

It's a mobile service bringing X-ray equipment to patients' homes for faster diagnosis and treatment.

How does X-Ray at Home benefit patients in north Staffordshire?

It reduces travel stress, offers comfort in familiar surroundings, and speeds up diagnosis for vulnerable individuals.

Who operates the X-Ray at Home mobile units?

The service is operated by radiographers who are trained to perform X-rays precisely in patients' homes.

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Home X-rays Bring Hospital Care Closer

13 Jan

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Summary

Mobile X-ray service launched for homebound patients.
Aims to provide faster care and reduce hospital strain.
Enhances patient comfort and accessibility for vulnerable individuals.

University Hospital North Midlands has introduced an innovative mobile service, 'X-Ray at Home,' to bring essential diagnostic imaging directly to patients. This pioneering initiative aims to expedite care for residents in north Staffordshire and alleviate pressure on existing hospital services. The service focuses on reaching vulnerable individuals who find traveling to the hospital challenging.

The 'X-Ray at Home' service allows radiographers to perform X-rays in patients' own environments, fostering a sense of comfort and reducing distress. Radiographers find the new equipment user-friendly, though adapting to positioning and angles in a home setting requires distinct skills compared to a clinical environment. Early feedback indicates a significant positive impact on the patient experience.

This forward-thinking approach enables quicker diagnoses, potentially identifying treatment options without necessitating a hospital visit. Rob Gordon, head of imaging, emphasized the goal of keeping patients out of the hospital, improving overall care delivery, and ensuring that necessary treatments can be initiated promptly and conveniently.