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Programs & Services

General Radiography (X-Ray)

General Radiography provides x-rays of the body.

General Radiography uses x-rays to produce images of the structures inside the body, particularly bones. X-ray beams can pass through the body, but they are absorbed in different amounts depending on the density of the material they pass through.

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Service Providers May Include
medical radiation technologists (MRTs), radiologists
Service Access

Healthcare providers should consult the Alberta Referral Directory for service referral information.

General radiography (X-Ray) examinations are generally performed on a drop-in basis during normal operating hours (see specific locations for hours of operations) Fluoroscopy require an appointment, check your location as not all sites offer this service.

A legal guardian must accompany all patients under the age of 18, or any patient that does not have the capacity to consent. Mature minors may be able to give consent.


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Also Known As
Acronym
DI
Other
Diagnostic Imaging, Radiology, X-ray, Xray, radiography