Are you referring your patient safely to MRI?
Have Radiology received the required information from you?
Who is responsible if something goes wrong?
These questions should be asked whenever a patient is referred for MRI but are you asking
them?
This
update is for primary care professionals who make or are considering making referrals for MRI examinations and need to identify patients with implants and other contraindications to MRI and also
understand the information required and what to present to radiology.
Run twice a year, the course is suitable for General Practitioners, First Contact Practitioners, Nurse
Practitioners, Physiotherapists, Physician Associates, Osteopaths and Chiropractors.
The course will allow you to receive advice and support from professionals at the forefront of MRI practice
and safety together with sharing information with other referrers and will help to ensure your responsibilities and duty of care to your patient are maintained.
The MRI environment, equipment and medical devices/implants are constantly evolving and many may not be MRI
safe. You will receive the latest up to date information and advice on topics that you need to consider as a referrer.
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