Plain Film Radiography

 

 

This the most common form of X-Ray examination. They can range from a simple X-Rays to more complex pictures of the other regions of the body such as the abdomen or the skeleton. The process involves passing an X-Ray through the area of interest on to a special film that is then developed.

 

The image will often give vital information relating to the disease. Simple X-Rays such as these use very low doses of radiation and normally do not take long to carry out.

Chest radiograph (X-ray)	Radiographer taking an abdominal radiograph

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