Mobile Ultrasound in Australia: Diagnostic Imaging at Home

Skip the Waiting Room. Get Diagnostic Imaging Where You Are.

For older adults, people recovering from surgery, or anyone with limited mobility, getting to a radiology clinic can be a real barrier to timely care. Appointments get delayed. Families take time off work. Scans that should happen in days take weeks.

MD Home Care connects Australia residents with ASAR-registered mobile sonographers who bring diagnostic imaging directly to you, whether you are at home, in a residential aged care facility, or in a supported living setting.

Getting Imaging Shouldn’t Mean a Difficult Outing

Are you worried about:

• Mobility barriers that make clinic visits physically exhausting or painful, particularly after surgery or injury.
• Long delays between your GP referral and an available clinic appointment in Australia.
• Aged care residents who require diagnostic imaging but cannot safely or comfortably travel to a radiology centre.
• Repeated transport costs for follow-up scans when a condition is being monitored over time.

Mobile sonographers through MD Home Care remove these barriers by bringing a clinical-grade ultrasound service to you.

How In-Home Sonography Helps You Get Faster Answers

Australia mobile sonographers available through MD Home Care are equipped to perform a wide range of diagnostic ultrasound services in a home or residential care setting.

Scan Types Available

• Abdominal Ultrasound: Assessment of the liver, gallbladder, kidneys, spleen, and surrounding structures for pain, abnormality, or ongoing monitoring.
• Musculoskeletal Ultrasound: Imaging of joints, tendons, ligaments, and soft tissue to support management of injuries, arthritis, and chronic pain.
• Vascular Ultrasound: Doppler studies of blood flow in peripheral vessels, useful for DVT screening, arterial disease assessment, and post-procedural monitoring.
• Obstetric and Pelvic Ultrasound: Where clinically appropriate and with adequate access, pelvic and early obstetric imaging can be performed in-home.
• Soft Tissue and Superficial Imaging: Assessment of lumps, lymph nodes, and superficial structures not requiring deep imaging.

The Advantage of Imaging at Home

Home-based ultrasound reduces patient stress, avoids unnecessary travel, and can produce better-quality images in some cases because the patient is more relaxed. For aged care residents in particular, familiar surroundings make the experience far less distressing. Scans are performed using portable equipment that meets the same clinical standards as fixed radiology clinics. Results are reported by a radiologist and returned to your referring GP or specialist in the usual timeframe.

Why Australia Residents Trust Sonography Providers Through MD Home Care

Medicare Rebates Apply

Mobile ultrasound is a recognised Medicare diagnostic imaging service. Where a valid GP or specialist referral exists, standard Medicare rebates apply to home-based ultrasound in the same way they apply to clinic-based imaging. Your out-of-pocket cost depends on the provider’s fee schedule. DVA Gold Card and White Card holders may also have costs covered for relevant conditions.

ASAR-Registered Practitioners

All sonographers in the MD Home Care network hold registration with the Australian Sonographer Accreditation Registry (ASAR) and are members of, or eligible for membership with, the Australian Sonographers Association (ASA). ASAR registration is the recognised professional standard for sonographers in Australia and ensures that practitioners meet defined education and competency requirements.

Coordinated with Your Clinical Team

Mobile sonographers do not operate in isolation. Results are sent directly to your referring doctor, and the sonographer will communicate any findings that require urgent attention. If a scan reveals something that needs follow-up imaging at a fixed facility, the sonographer can advise your GP accordingly so the referral pathway is clear.

Making Funding Simple

• Medicare Diagnostic Imaging: Standard Medicare rebates apply when you have a valid referral from a GP, specialist, or other eligible referring practitioner. Bring your referral to your appointment, just as you would at a clinic.
• Support at Home (formerly Home Care Packages): Diagnostic imaging services can be funded through the Support at Home program where imaging is part of a care plan approved by your provider. Speak to your care coordinator to confirm.
• DVA: Department of Veterans’ Affairs Gold Card holders can access mobile imaging services for clinically relevant conditions. White Card holders can access imaging for covered conditions. Contact DVA or your treating GP to confirm eligibility.
• Private: Self-funded scans are available without a Medicare referral for people who want a scan for peace of mind or where a GP referral has not yet been obtained. Standard fees apply without a Medicare rebate.

“Mum had been putting off her abdominal scan for months because she hates getting in the car. The sonographer came to the house, was completely professional, and had the results back to her GP within two days. I wish we had known this was possible sooner. Maria T., Australia“

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a referral for a home ultrasound? A GP or specialist referral is required to claim a Medicare rebate. Without a referral, the scan can still be performed privately, but you will pay the full fee without a Medicare contribution.

How long does a home ultrasound appointment take? Most scans take between 20 and 45 minutes depending on the type of imaging required. The sonographer will advise you of the expected duration when your appointment is booked.

How are the results sent to my doctor? Results are reported by a radiologist and sent directly to your referring GP or specialist, typically within one to three business days. Urgent findings are communicated as they would be from any radiology clinic.

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