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Private diagnostic imaging

Private imaging, made easier to navigate.

Clear information, a calm patient journey and direct routes for people booking for themselves or being referred by a healthcare professional.

A clearer experience

From first question to the next step, the journey should feel considered.

Private imaging can involve unfamiliar terminology, safety questions and uncertainty about what happens after a scan. Pulse Imaging brings those pieces into one clear experience.

Patients can find clear guidance on scan options, referral routes, preparation, what happens on the day, reporting and how results can be shared with the clinician involved in their care.

Designed around clarityClinical information without the clinical clutter.
Why the pathway matters

Good imaging starts before the scanner.

The right information before an appointment helps the imaging team understand the clinical question, check safety and prepare the appropriate scan pathway.

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Patient journey
Support before, during and after the appointment.
How it works

A simple journey, explained before you arrive.

The exact timing and clinical pathway depend on the examination requested, but the main stages remain simple and easy to understand.

01

Start your request

Choose self-referral, professional referral or contact the team if you are unsure which route fits.

02

Clinical and safety review

Information is checked so the imaging request and MRI safety considerations can be addressed before the appointment.

03

Appointment preparation

You receive the practical information relevant to your scan, including any specific preparation instructions.

04

Attend the scan

The imaging team explains the process and supports you through positioning and scanning.

05

Report and next steps

Your report and images follow the approved delivery pathway so they can support an appropriate clinical follow-up.

Imaging reports

Results are most useful when they connect clearly to what happens next.

Understand what an imaging report usually contains, why clinical context matters and how reports or images can support follow-up with your GP, consultant, physiotherapist or other healthcare professional.

Understand what an imaging report usually contains, why clinical context matters and how reports or images can support follow-up with your GP, consultant, physiotherapist or other healthcare professional.

Understand your report
Common questions

Useful answers before you book.

Patients often want to understand referral, MRI safety, preparation, appointment length and how results are handled.

The appropriate referral route depends on the scan and your circumstances. The self-referral pathway is designed to collect the information needed so the team can confirm the right next step.
Tell the imaging team about implants, metal in or on the body, previous surgery, pregnancy or possible pregnancy, and any concerns such as claustrophobia. Follow the safety questions provided before your appointment.
The images are reviewed and a report is produced through the clinic’s approved reporting pathway. Your confirmation will explain how the report and images are delivered and who they can be shared with.
Designed for real questions

Three perspectives, one joined-up experience.

01

For patients

Understand what happens before, during and after a scan without digging through clinical jargon.

02

For referrers

Send the clinical question and supporting information through a route designed for professional referrals.

03

For follow-up

Know how reports and images fit into the next conversation with the clinician involved in your care.

Patient + professional pathways

Clear routes for patients and healthcare professionals.

Patients and referrers need different information, but both need the same things: clarity, secure handling of health information and a visible next step.

Patients and referrers need different information, but both need the same things: clarity, secure handling of health information and a visible next step.

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