Frequently asked questions

CDS provides primary care coding, clinical document management, prescription workflow support, diagnostic ultrasound and practical support for healthcare practices.

GP practices, primary care networks, GP federations, clinicians and healthcare organisations, as well as patients attending for ultrasound.

Call 0161 258 0667, email info@clinicaldiagnostic.co.uk, or use the contact form. The office address is 36 Foxland Road, Gatley, Cheadle, SK8 4QB.

Abdominal, pelvic, transvaginal, gynaecological, renal, bladder, prostate, testicular, musculoskeletal and sports injury ultrasound.

Diagnostic ultrasound uses sound waves and does not use ionising radiation. Your referring clinician decides whether a scan is appropriate for you.

Appointment length varies. Your confirmation should include the expected time. Contact CDS if it does not.

Patients are usually referred or invited by a clinician or practice. Contact CDS if you have been asked to arrange a scan and do not yet have a time.

Your appointment details and any preparation instructions. Bring photo identification if your letter asks for it.

Contact the team as soon as you can on 0161 258 0667 or info@clinicaldiagnostic.co.uk.

Correspondence is reviewed, filed and coded using standards such as SNOMED CT, following protocols agreed with the practice.

Prescribing clinical pharmacists review and sign prescriptions remotely, using access the practice provides and the practice’s own prescribing pathways.

Your registered general practice. CDS sends the report to the practice.

Email info@clinicaldiagnostic.co.uk or call 0161 258 0667. Concerns from patients and their representatives are taken seriously.

Yes. Clinical information is confidential and is handled with data protection and GDPR requirements in mind.