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.
Please get in touch with ann.wales3@nhs.scot with any questions.
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Department of Nuclear Medicine
Borders General Hospital
Melrose
TD6 9BS
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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 ladies for a period of 24 hours after the scan.
This examination uses radioactive tracers to show the movement of the heart and to assess its function.
This information is useful for doctors to plan the correct treatment for you.
When you arrive in the Nuclear Medicine Department, the radiographer will give you an injection. This is not radioactive. There will then be a wait of 30 minutes, before a second injection is given, which is the radioactive tracer.
Before starting the scan we will attach ECG leads to your chest. It would be useful if you could wear loose fitting clothing.
The scan lasts for about 15 minutes, after which you will be free to leave the department.
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