So how does it all work?
How it works
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The MRI team will endeavour to telephone / contact you as soon as possible after the receipt of your referral.
If you have not heard from us, please feel free to contact us on
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We highly recommend attending the relevant specialist doctor or healthcare provider. MRI scans are highly individualised and sequences are custom picked for you and your symptoms. Being assess by an expert who refers to us with high quality clinical information makes a big difference.
Your doctors and healthcare providers can refer from the digital form on our website or send us a paper copy if required.
If you have a referral from a UK doctor / specialist, they can emails us directly or you can forward on their referral / paperwork.
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Please read and follow the instructions on your appointment letter.
Metal items cannot be taken into the scanning room. Please remove jewellery, especially body piercings, prior to your appointment. It is usually not necessary to remove you wedding rings. We recommend you do not wear eye make up as this can effect the scan.
Please take all medication as normal.
Unfortunately we cannot look after your children.
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Please fill in and send your safety questionnaire to us digitally on our website or bring it with you on the day, as this is mandatory.
After checking in at reception, the team will take your details and insurance documents.
You will be taken to a changing cubicle and provided with a gown to change into.
Lockers will be provided for your belongings.
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You will be placed onto the MRI scanning bed and coils that feel like blankets will be placed on the body parts we are scanning.
We will make you as comfortable as possible.
We will play music through headphones or you can pick something to watch on our TV that is in the scanner room. You can even bring you own media!
The radiographer will be able to see you throughout the scan and you will have a button to press in case you need to talk to us.
It is very important you stay very still during the scan, as even little movements can degrade the images significantly.
The scan usually takes between 30-60 minutes, depending on the body part and type of scan.
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There should be no after effects from the scan. The radiographers will show you back to your changing cubicle and locker.
The scan will be reported by one of the Jersey on island specialist Radiologists and sent to your referring doctor or healthcare provider.
They will organise an appointment for you to discuss the results and the next stages of your treatment (if required). Please contact them directly to organise this.
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Unfortunately this is not an easy question to answer and is variable depending on the type of scan, body part and whether contrast is being used.
Please contact Diagnostic Imaging direct - Val di@diagnosticimaging.je, 01534 498538 for a quote.
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Wear clothes that are easy to change in and out of. Gowns will be provided for you to wear into the scanner room.
The basics of the process
MRI scans are simple and completely non-invasive. You’ll lie on a comfortable table that moves gently into the scanner, which uses magnets and radio waves to capture detailed images of your body. The scan is painless, and our team will stay in contact with you the whole time to make sure you feel at ease.
Once your scan is complete, highly skilled radiologists review and interpret the images in detail to identify any abnormalities or areas of concern. A comprehensive report is then sent to your referring clinician, who will discuss the results and next steps with you.
How can you book an MRI?
Consultant referral
The most comprehensive method of referring is seeking expert consultant care for examination prior to imaging referral. Your doctor will make the referral directly to our imaging facility and our team will contact you shortly afterwards to arrange your appointment.
Your GP
Yes, our facility has removed the barrier to access. Previously, in a majority of cases GP’s could not refer to the hospital for public or private MRI imaging services. We are very proud of our success in speeding up diagnosis time.
Other healthcare professionals
Physiotherapists, Chiropractors, Osteopaths and other healthcare professional - as with your GP, you can now directly access MRI imaging services through Jersey’s community experts.
Make an appointment
To book your scan, please fill out the MRI Request Form and Safety Questionnaire below.
If your scan has been requested by your doctor or another healthcare professional, please make sure they’ve completed the referral form for you. Our team will review your information and get in touch to confirm your appointment.
Need help? We’re happy to assist — call us on 01534 517333.