LOCAL INFORMATION
10.6.9.L2
Bone scanning
Extent:Jersey
Updated 19 September 2016
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Situated at the William Knott Day Hospital, Westmount. The service is run by Dr Michael Richardson, Consultant Physician, Care of the Elderly.
Contact Maureen Higgins- telephone 443081
Who is the service for
It is for use of people who are considered to be at risk from osteoporosis, not as a general screening service such as Mammography. Such people will include those with liver disease, anorexia nervosa, thyroid disorders, early menopause or hysterectomy, a tendency towards fractures or a strong family history of osteoporosis.
Other medical conditions which may cause brittle bone disease include the use of steroids by asthmatics, rheumatoid arthritis or bowel disorders.
Charges
For a referral by a GP there is a charge. There is no charge for a referral by a Hospital Consultant.
Safety
The machine gives a lower dose of radiation than standard X-rays, one tenth of the radiation of a standard chest X-ray.
