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Vista’s
state-of-the-art
1.5T Toshiba MRI
is up to 90% quieter
than other scanners,
and is also wider
and shorter, resulting
in a more comfortable
experience for everyone,
especially the larger
patient and those
suffering from claustrophobia.
This, combined with
the high field strength,
provides images
of a high diagnostic
quality.
Our reporting radiologists
with relevant sub-speciality
experience are all
NHS-affiliated.
Vista’s efficient
and cost-effective
service reduces
pressure on the
NHS and provides
patients with a
speedy diagnosis,
meaning that treatment
and/or preventative
measures can be
swiftly implemented.
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FAQ - For
answers, scroll over question
to reveal the answer
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Q.
Can
I refer a patient
for an MRI scan?
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| Yes.
According
to
a
recent
joint
publication
by
a
collaboration
of
bodies
representing
Allied
Health
Professionals
and
the
Royal
College
of
Radiology,
entitled
Clinical
imaging
requests
from
non-medically
qualified
professionals,
you
may
refer
patients
providing
that
you
are
adequately
trained
and
remain
competent
to
refer.
Vista
Diagnostics
will
assist
you
by
means
of
CME
to
acquire
the
necessary
skills
to
become
a
registered
referrer.
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Q. What
are Vista's
referral guidelines?
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In
accordance
with
MHDA
guidelines,
to
ensure
patient
safety
Vista
only
accepts
referrals
from
recognised
clinicians.
Our
referral
form
is
designed
to
obtain
the
appropriate
clinical
information
and
region
to
be
scanned,
as
well
as
relevant
patient
and
referring
clinician
contact
information.
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Q. When
does a patient
require an MRI
scan?
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There
are
a
wide
variety
of
pathologies
for
which
an
MRI
scan
would
be
of
diagnostic
and
therapeutic
value.
•
most
ailments
of
the
brain,
including
tumours
and
dementias
•
sports
injuries
•
musculoskeletal
problems
•
most
spinal
conditions/injuries
•
vascular
abnormalities
of
the
kidneys
•
female
pelvic
problems
•
prostate
problems
•
ailments
of
the
gastro-intestinal
tract
•
certain
ear,
nose
and
throat
(ENT)
conditions
•
soft
tissue
and
bone
tumours.
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Q. Which
patients are
unable to have
an MRI scan?
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Due
to
the
powerful
magnetic
field
of
an
MRI
scan,
certain
individuals
cannot
be
scanned.
A
patient
must
not
have
an
MRI
scan
if
they
have:
•
a
cardiac
(heart)
pacemaker
•
clips
in
the
head
from
brain
operations,
ie
aneurysm
clips
•
a
cochlear
(ear)
implant
•
a
metallic
foreign
body
in
the
patient’s
eye
•
a
programmable
shunt
for
hydrocephalus
(fluid
on
the
brain).
Unless
it
is
an
emergency,
patients
who
are
pregnant
or
who
have
had
surgery
within
the
previous
three
months
are
also
contraindicated.
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Q.
How
do I refer a
patient to Vista?
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You
can
either:
•
complete
the
form
online
•
print
a
copy,
complete
all
sections
and
post
it
to
us
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or,
if
you
prefer,
fax
it
to
us
at
0845
450
2171
Please
include
as
much
information
as
possible
regarding
the
patient’s
condition
and
clearly
state
the
patient’s
contact
details
so
that
we
can
arrange
the
appointment
at
a
convenient
time
for
you
and
the
patient.
If
you
wish
a
copy
of
the
diagnostic
report
to
be
sent
to
another
recipient,
such
as
a
GP
or
consultant,
please
provide
their
details.
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