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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It is a test carried out to examine the small bowel, also known as the small intestine. It is often used to assess bowel symptoms such as abdominal pain or diarrhoea.
How should I prepare?
We will give you a drink (lactulose) to outline the small bowel. then you will be asked to drink a litre of water over an hour before your scan.
The small bowel normally contracts to push food along its length. We may want to give you medicine to slow this process down for a short time. We may also want to give you a medicine that will outline the structures in your abdomen during the scan. The radiographer will explain this to you if this is needed.
You will be in the department for around 2 hours.
We will give you a letter telling you when you will be able to get your results.
The drink that was given to outline the bowel is a mild laxative. You will find that you have several urgent bowel movements for a few hours after the test.
If you had the medicine that slows the movement of the bowel, you may have blurred vision for about 20 minutes. You must not drive until your vision is back to normal.
tel:01896 826432. The secretary will take a message and arrange for someone to call you to discuss your concern.Associated Leaflets: MRI scanning
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