chest x'ray

[rhaichard]

i just want to know if its ok not to bring my x'ray film ???? its too big ..



can i only bring the result ???

[lastlid]

i just want to know if its ok not to bring my x'ray film ???? its too big ..

can i only bring the result ???

Are we bragging?

[Doc Alan]

I would advise you to bring the X Ray with the report, if at all possible.
As you already know, at the present time a Chest X Ray may or may not be required on arrival at a UK airport.
However, if you do have one it would be sensible to bring it together with the report, along with any other medical record(s), such as record of vaccinations, you may have.
This will be helpful when registering with a doctor ( GP ) in the UK. No matter whether the X Ray is reported as “ normal “ or an abnormality is reported, it forms a useful record for comparison if ever a further X Ray should be needed in the UK. The first thing a specialist ( radiologist ) doctor would wish then to do is compare the original with the new X Ray. Chest X Rays and all other images taken are normally retained at the local hospital, so they can, if needed, be reviewed or sent as digital images to specialists elsewhere.

[manilabong]

Hi there! I brought the film and the result. I placed the film in my luggage but the result in my hand-carry. Good thing, the lady said it's okay to just show the result.

[Tinker]

Just bring the result...

[Terpe]

Just bring the result...

Not correct.
Read the post of Doc Alan #3

[rhaichard]

thanks guy ..


lucky my husband have a big bag pack so i can put my documents and x'ray ...


meke me comfortable now ..

[Tinker]

Not correct.
Read the post of Doc Alan #3

Well Terpe, based on my experienced when I and my friend came here in 2009, we only brought our medical and x-ray result. Then we register to the GP 2 days after our arrival, nobody asked if we have any x-ray or medical result. They only asked our medical history or if there is any health problem, then they conduct a check up, besides the receptionist surgey will give you a form to fill in and declare if there is any health problem.. That is why I said 'just a result".

[Terpe]

Well Tinker, the question revolves around the fact that although there is no stipulated requirement to have previously undertaken an X-Ray the Immigration Officers at some UK airports have the power to ask you to either show an X-Ray or to have it done at the airport. This can lead to unwanted delays.

The answer is that if you already do have an X-Ray, it's better to bring that with you as it may save a considerable delay etc.

Whether or not the Immigration Officer will ask is not known or predicatable

[MissAna]

Well Tinker, the question revolves around the fact that although there is no stipulated requirement to have previously undertaken an X-Ray the Immigration Officers at some UK airports have the power to ask you to either show an X-Ray or to have it done at the airport. This can lead to unwanted delays.

The answer is that if you already do have an X-Ray, it's better to bring that with you as it may save a considerable delay etc.

Whether or not the Immigration Officer will ask is not known or predicatable

[Tinker]

Well Tinker, the question revolves around the fact that although there is no stipulated requirement to have previously undertaken an X-Ray the Immigration Officers at some UK airports have the power to ask you to either show an X-Ray or to have it done at the airport. This can lead to unwanted delays.

The answer is that if you already do have an X-Ray, it's better to bring that with you as it may save a considerable delay etc.

Whether or not the Immigration Officer will ask is not known or predicatable

ARsurrender:

[Tinker]

[Doc Alan]

Free expert advice is available on the forum. It’s vital that members understand the advice before giving conflicting opinions, not backed up with evidence, which may simply cause confusion.


The Chest X Ray is useful, but if it is described as “ normal “ – even by a specialist – that doesn’t rule out abnormalities. Small cancers or a blood clot ( embolism ) may not show up. Please understand the need to keep X Rays – among other health records – so they may be reviewed in the future ( #3 above ). It may be of interest that our NHS is a relatively efficient user of X Rays – UK doctors order half as many X Rays compared to their American colleagues, and a third of the number requested in Japan. The most commonly used X Rays carry a negligible risk of cancer – those that do have such a risk are only ordered because of the potential benefits of making an early diagnosis.


As for a GP only asking for “ medical history or if there is any health problem “ with “ a form to fill in and declare if there is any health problem “ … that should be followed up, especially when registering for the first time, by a full clinical examination. Without wishing to cause alarm, you may not be aware of any health problem. For example, high blood pressure commonly has no symptoms, but needs treatment ; similarly early cancers may be picked up by screening before symptoms appear, allowing the best chance for curative treatment.

[rhaichard]

in my x'ray .. i found that i have DEXTROSCOLIOSIS ... but the good thing is not worst ... i can make it back to normal but i dont know how to start