We are pleased to advise that deep linking capability, enabling users to directly download individual mobile toolkits, has now been released on the RDS mobile app. When you install the update, you will see that each toolkit has a small QR code icon the header area beside the search icon – see screenshot below. Clicking on this icon will open up a window with a full-size QR code and the alternative of a short URL for sharing with users. Instructions are provided.
You may need to actively install the update to install RDS app version 4.7.1 to see this improvement. Installing this update is also strongly recommended to get the full benefits of the new contingency arrangements – specifically, that if the RDS website should fail, you will still be able to download new mobile app toolkits.
To check your current RDS version, click on the three dots bottom right of the RDS app screen. This takes you to a “More” page where you will see the version number. To install latest updates:
On iPhones – go to the Apple store, click on your profile icon top right, scroll down to see the apps waiting to be updated and update the RDS app.
On Android phones – these can vary, but try going to the Google Play store, click on your profile icon top right, click on “Manage apps and device”, select and update the RDS app.
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Nuclear medicine scans use radioactive tracers to show the structure and functions of the organs in the body.
A Gamma Camera and computer are used to produce the scans. These are then processed and images prepared from which the Radiologist prepares a report for your doctor.
You will be asked to avoid close contact with children and pregnant women for 24 hours after the scan.
When you arrive in the Nuclear Medicine Department, the radiographer will give you an injection.
There will be a delay of about three hours before you have your scan.
You may leave the department and hospital during this time if you wish. The radiographer will let you know at what time you should return for the scan.
You should then expect to be in the department for about one hour.
You do not need to undress for the scan but will be asked to remove metal objects from your pockets.
We may arrange for you to have some X-rays or a CT scan after the bone scan.
The results of your scan will be sent to the doctor or consultant who requested it.
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