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Welcome to the Patients' Area of the BNMS |
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Thursday, 15 July 2010 14:33 |
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If you are soon to undergo a planned nuclear medicine procedure this can be a worrying experience.
We are developing this section of the website with accessible and easy to understand articles on nuclear medicine procedures for patients.
Use the Patients' Menu on the left to explore the resources.
If you are concerned about something that is not covered on these pages, please contact us.
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What Happens in a Nuclear Medicine Department? |
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Friday, 30 November 2007 14:49 |
This poster explains what happens in a Nuclear Medicine Department in simple terms.
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General Nuclear Medicine Scan Information |
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Wednesday, 26 January 2011 14:39 |
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Your doctor would like you to have a radioisotope scan (or ‘nuclear medicine test’).
If you think you might be pregnant, or are breast feeding please let the department know before you go for your scan, and tell the receptionist when you come for your appointment.
A small amount of radioactivity is used to take pictures of the function of your body, which will help your doctor understand your illness.
The radioactivity is injected into a vein in your arm. (and may differ depending on the part of your body that is being looked at).
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Read more... [General Nuclear Medicine Scan Information]
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Following-up on patient X-ray and scan results |
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Tuesday, 06 February 2007 10:02 |
If you haven’t been told the results of your x-ray or scan, contact your hospital or GP surgery.
Don’t assume there is nothing you need to know.
The National Patient Safety Agency promotes safer healthcare by collecting and analysing information about patient safety incidents from staff and patients. Further information can be obtained from www.npsa.nhs.uk.
They have issued two useful documents for patients:
Patient Briefing XRays : Patient Flyer XRays
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