Computerised tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans are available for GP direct access for suspected cancer, if patient meet the criteria.

• CT by appointment Monday to Friday 8am-5pm (except bank holidays)
• MRI by appointment Monday to Sunday 8am-8pm (provided by InHealth)

Patient results

Results are provided back to the referrer within 28 working days. If not received enquire by emaile: rf-tr.bh-radiology@nhs.net

Patient transport

When referring a patient who needs hospital transport or who has mobility difficulties, please clearly mark this in the referral. This will help ensure that Royal Free London (RFL) has the appropriate number of staff during the patient's appointment and while they wait for their transport home.

Healthcare professional enquiries

Imaging services provided by RFL are located across a number of trust sites including Barnet Hospital.

There is a central point of contact for HCP enquiries about imaging.
e:  rf-tr.bh-radiology@nhs.net

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusions

• CT abdomen and pelvis with contrast (pancreatic cancer - proforma)
• CT KUB and CT head (suspected cancer if MRI is contraindicated)
• MRI brain and CNS only

Exclusions

• referrals for other scan types are not accepted

For MRI

• patients with pacemakers are excluded

How to Refer

Locations

Barnet Hospital