Having immediate access to X-rays and scans may give doctors and other health professionals, such as physiotherapists and chiropractors, a more complete picture of your relevant medical history.

You might want to look at your images again, when you are not at your doctor’s surgery. Or, you may wish to share a special scan with family or friends.

X-rays and scans are an important part of your medical history in the same way as previous medications and blood tests are important. Having immediate access to X-rays and scans may give doctors a more complete picture of your relevant medical history.