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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Borders General Hospital
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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.
When you arrive in the Nuclear Medicine Department you will be asked to sit quietly in a darkened area for about 15 minutes.
You will then be given an injection in your arm. You will have your scan a short time later.
You will be asked to lie on your back, with your head on a special pillow. This is to allow the camera to take the images needed. The camera will be close to your head, and will move around it taking pictures from every side.
The scan will take about 30 minutes. It is essential for the success of the scan that you lie very still during this time.
You will be asked to avoid close contact with children and pregnant women for 24 hours after the scan.
The results of your scan will be sent to the doctor or consultant who requested it.
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