The patient is referred to the radiologist who requests the request of x-rays with medical indication according to the needs of the patient, in special cases of studies are indicated preparation and schedule, after the taking of x-rays is performed, delivery and payment of the same at reception.
In the case of hospitalized patients the request is taken and the patient by nursing staff to perform the same results are collected.
In the case of emergency patients, the patient is valued and, according to the urgency, x-rays are taken, after their interpretation by the specialist doctor.
The equipment currently used for x-ray imaging is conventional equipment, among the most frequently requested are chest X-rays for the detection of cardiac and pulmonary problems; and that of fractures in extremities in polycondensed and traumatized patients.