The radiology department at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary has been praised for its innovative work.
Some procedures at the north-east hospital have been a first for Scottish radiotherapy centres.
The president of the Society of Radiographers, Gill Hodges, commended the work – saying she was “amazed and delighted at the amount of advanced practice going on” following a recent visit.
She said: “For instance, all pelvic patients get a special ultrasound on the bladder to make sure it is filled, for some treatments.
“This ultrasound scanning reduces the radiation dose to the patient by cutting down the number of repeat cone beam CT scans that some patients might need to ensure precise and accurate treatment is given.”
The £13.6 million radiotherapy department was officially opened by First Minister Nicola Sturgeon in 2015.
It provides around 1,700 treatments every year to patients across Grampian, Orkney and Shetland.
It offers a variety of services including MRI, nuclear medicine and mammography, and brings all aspects of radiography delivery together under the one roof.
Trainee consultant radiographer, Jacqueline Ogg, said: “We were delighted to have Gill visit our facility and it’s great that what really resonated with her was the hard work and dedication of our staff – they are an exceptional group of people who make it an excellent place for patients to come for treatment and a great place to work.”
