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Okee in Medical Imaging app

  • Welcome to the 'Okee in Medical Imaging' app by The Royal Children's Hospital (RCH) Melbourne.

    Coming to hospital for a medical imaging appointment and not sure what to expect? We hope that through the games and information in this app, you and your family will feel more comfortable with everything that will happen at your appointment – as well as having a whole lot of fun with your new friends!

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    Okee in Medical Imaging video

    App features

    Three training games

    Start the adventure with some training in:

    • Holding your breath with Puffer
    • Keeping still with Jellyfish
    • Helping Squid fill up with glow ink

    Six picture taking adventures

    You can help Okee and friends to:

    • Build submarines in MRI
    • Make milkshakes in Fluoroscopy
    • Look for stickers in CT
    • Find the broken bones in X-ray
    • Search for sea stars in Ultrasound
    • Fasten seatbelts for a ride in Nuclear Medicine

    Real life action

    Videos and photos let you see what it's really like to have medical pictures taken at the RCH.

    • Getting ready for your appointment.
    • Handy tips and easy to understand information help you know what to do before you come to the hospital.
    • Information for parents.

    About the app

    This app includes information to help you discuss your child's upcoming appointment and make visiting the hospital fun and exciting. There's also handy information like phone numbers, parking tips and FAQs.

    This app has been developed as a collaboration between the departments of Medical Imaging, Educational Play Therapy, and the Educational Resource Centre at the RCH and digital agency Conduct.

    Funding generously provided by the RCH Foundation.

    Download the Okee Postcard (PDF) to promote Okee.

    Disclaimer

    This application is intended to support, not replace, discussion with your doctor or healthcare professionals. The authors have made a considerable effort to ensure the information is accurate, up to date and easily understood. The RCH accepts no liability for any inaccuracies, information perceived to be misleading, or the success of any suggestions detailed in this application.