Can I have an open MRI scan on the NHS?

We accept NHS patients through the NHS referral process. There are a number of NHS Trusts who routinely refer patients to us who need an Open MRI scan.

Are there any open MRI scanners in England?

Vista Health is a leading provider of Open MRI scanning services across the UK. We offer patients an Open MRI scan which is an alternative to the conventional MRI and provides optimal image quality.

How much does an open MRI scan cost UK?

Prices from £199 Open MRI scans cost a little more than the conventional ‘tunnel’ scanners, but still remain affordable for patients who suffer from claustrophobia or those unable to lie flat for extended periods or not able to fit comfortably in a traditional MRI scanner.

Is there an open MRI scanner?

Open MRIs are just like they sound. They are open, while still using Magnets to take images of the inside of your body. Instead of an enclosed capsule, the open MRI uses a magnet top and bottom and is open on all four sides.

What patients should know before having a MRI exam?

What Patients Should Know Before Having an MRI Exam. If you believe that you will feel claustrophobic, tell the MRI technologist or your doctor. The MRI scanner will make a lot of noise as it takes images. This is normal. You should be offered earplugs and/or headphones to make the noise sound less loud.

Is there an open MRI?

An open MRI offers an alternative to the often-distressing, loud MRI exams. An open MRI is a device that allows patients the choice to stand freely while being scanned. In the open MRI devices, patients can watch television and see their doctors and nurses.

What is an open MRI scan?

An open MRI is an advanced form of the original magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) device. Used since the 1980s, an MRI scan sends magnetic and radio waves through the human body at as much as 30,000 times the strength of the Earth’s magnetic field.

What are different types of MRI scans?

There are different types of MRI scans: T1-weighted scan. T2-weighted scan. FLAIR (fluid attenuated inversion recovery). Spinal cord imaging.