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08/04/2004
Mobile MRI scanners deal to cut waiting lists
The health secretary has announced a new deal that could see the supply of around 80,000 additional MRI scans per year over the next five years – representing a 10% increase in NHS capacity.
Dr John Reid today invited bidders to supply the NHS with new, mobile, 'state of the art' MRI scanners and qualified staff to help cut waiting times across England.
The Department of Health plans to sign contracts with the independent or voluntary sector in the next few months. It is expected that they will be operational this summer.
MRI scans help diagnose cancers and other serious conditions such as: congenital disorders; acute or chronic migraine and headaches; epilepsy; bone infections; severe back pain; coronary heart disease; high blood pressure and chest pains.
John Reid said: "Significant investments in MRI and other techniques have already made strong headway, but waiting lists remain across England for this key diagnostic procedure and we need to do more to improve this situation."
He said that the deal will ensure more NHS patients get access to important early diagnosis and therefore better prospects for successful treatment.
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Dr John Reid today invited bidders to supply the NHS with new, mobile, 'state of the art' MRI scanners and qualified staff to help cut waiting times across England.
The Department of Health plans to sign contracts with the independent or voluntary sector in the next few months. It is expected that they will be operational this summer.
MRI scans help diagnose cancers and other serious conditions such as: congenital disorders; acute or chronic migraine and headaches; epilepsy; bone infections; severe back pain; coronary heart disease; high blood pressure and chest pains.
John Reid said: "Significant investments in MRI and other techniques have already made strong headway, but waiting lists remain across England for this key diagnostic procedure and we need to do more to improve this situation."
He said that the deal will ensure more NHS patients get access to important early diagnosis and therefore better prospects for successful treatment.
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