Patients at Malvern Community Hospital in Worcestershire are able to access diagnostic scans quickly on an outpatient basis, due to the purchase of a new ultrasound system.

The Acuson X300 PE ultrasound has been installed in the outpatient department to perform a wide range of scans, enabling patients to receive treatment locally rather than have to travel to the nearest acute hospital in Worcester.

The X300 PE is being used for scans in general medicine, surgery, gynaecology and vascular work, and to support staff training in orthopaedics by scanning spines and knees.

The new system was purchased with funds raised by the Malvern Hospital League of Friends, a charity that supports the purchase of hospital equipment.

"The installation of the X300 PE ultrasound system provides a much better experience for our patients, as they will no longer have to travel as far as 13 miles to the nearest acute site for an appointment," said Linda Ingles, Matron at Malvern Community Hospital.

"It also enables patients to receive faster treatment, as any issues can be diagnosed swiftly and taken care of on site, rather than referring the patient to the acute hospital for an initial scan."

"The installation of the X300 PE ultrasound system is providing great benefits to the local community in Malvern," said Janice Miles, Regional Sales Manager for Ultrasound Products at Siemens Healthcare. "They can now visit their local nearby hospital to receive a wide range of diagnostic scans."

Acuson X300 PE at Malvern Community Hospital