Plain x-rays are provided at both hospitals. We have a walk-in service for outpatient referrals and an appointment service for GP requests. An x-ray obtains a picture of the inside of a body part. It involves a small dose of radiation to the area to be examined. The picture is captured and stored electronically. You may be asked to change into an x-ray gown for some examinations. You will be called into the examination room and your identification and referral details will be checked before you are x-rayed. The radiographer will position you for the x-ray. This may be standing, lying or sitting down. Images are stored on a hospital wide computer database, so they can be viewed all over the hospital. Most x-rays take about 10 minutes, but may be longer if multiple areas are requested.