Clinical Imaging Equipment Query by Trust
Emmanuel Phillips made this Freedom of Information request to Grampian Health Board as part of a batch sent to 219 authorities This request has been closed to new correspondence. Contact us if you think it should be reopened.
Dear FOI Team,
We are currently updating data on your Trust’s medical imaging equipment and spend. Can you please complete the fields below with what you currently hold?
A list of the current medical imaging equipment held by the Trust across all hospital sites, providing the following information:
Q1: What is your overall spend on medical imaging products and services for the current year?
Q2: How much do you spend on each modality requested below for the current year:
a) Computed Tomography (CT)
b) Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
c) Ultrasound
d) Fluoroscopy
e) Mammography
f) Nuclear
g) Mobile X-ray
h) Static X-ray
Q3: A list of the current equipment held by the Trust across all hospital sites for each of the following:
a) Supplier
b) Product
c) Contract start date
d) Contract expiry date
e) Number of devices
f) Age of product
Example Response: 3 x Siemens Acuson SC2000, Initial cost £ 29,000, Contract start date 10/02/2022 Contract end date 10/02/2026, 6 years old
Q4: Annual cost of maintenance of equipment
Q5: What percentage of your imaging equipment has an element of Artificial Intelligence?
Definitions:
1. Computed Tomography (CT) - is a medical imaging technique that uses computer-processed combinations of multiple X-ray measurements taken from different angles to produce images of a body, allowing the user to see inside the body without cutting. They are used within Medical Physics and Radiology departments.
2. Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) - is a medical imaging technique used in radiology to form pictures of the anatomy and the physiological processes of the body. They are used in Medical Physics and Radiology departments.
3. Ultrasound – is an imaging method that uses high-frequency sound waves to produce images of structures within the body. Ultrasound machines are used in various departments such as Radiology, Renal, Urology, Vascular, Clinical Science and Medical Physics.
4. Fluoroscopy - is an imaging technique that uses X-rays to obtain real-time moving images of the interior of an object. These products are used in Radiology departments.
5. Mammography – is a screening system used to detect and diagnose breast cancer by taking an X-ray of the breast. These products are used by Radiology and Breast Imaging professionals.
6. Nuclear - is a specialised area of radiology that uses very small amounts of radioactive materials, or radiopharmaceuticals, to examine organ function and structure. These products are used in Medical Physics and Radiology departments.
7. Mobile X-ray - these units are used for radiographic imaging of patients who cannot be moved to the radiology department and who are in areas, such as intensive and critical care units or operating and emergency rooms, that lack standard, fixed radiographic equipment. Medical applications can include general radiography and orthopaedic, paediatric, skeletal, and abdominal imaging. They are usually used by Surgeons and Medical Physics and Radiology professionals.
8. Static X-ray - is used for taking standard x-rays. These products are used in Medical Physics and Radiology departments.
Thank you in advance for your time.
Best regards,
Emmanuel Phillips
OFFICIAL
Dear Mr Phillips,
Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002
Thank you for your email dated 8 March 2022, requesting information
regarding clinical equipment. We have recorded this request and are
currently processing it in accordance with the Freedom of Information
(Scotland) Act 2002.
A response to your request for information is due by 5 April 2022. Please
allow for delivery time.
We will contact you again in due course.
Best wishes,
Roohi
Roohi Bains
Information Governance Manager & Deputy DPO
Information Governance Team
NHS Grampian
Rosehill House
Cornhill Road
Aberdeen
AB25 2ZG
Phone: 01224 551319
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Dear Mr Phillips,
Please find your acknowledgment now with the reference number; apologies
for this oversight.
Best wishes,
Roohi
Roohi Bains
Information Governance Manager & Deputy DPO
Information Governance Team
NHS Grampian
Rosehill House
Cornhill Road
Aberdeen
AB25 2ZG
Phone: 01224 551319
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From: GRAM Foi
Sent: 10 March 2022 08:52
To: Emmanuel Phillips <[FOI #842467 email]>
Cc: GRAM Foi <[NHS Grampian request email]>
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OFFICIAL
Dear Mr Phillips,
Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002
Thank you for your email dated 8 March 2022, requesting information
regarding clinical equipment. We have recorded this request and are
currently processing it in accordance with the Freedom of Information
(Scotland) Act 2002.
A response to your request for information is due by 5 April 2022. Please
allow for delivery time.
We will contact you again in due course.
Best wishes,
Roohi
Roohi Bains
Information Governance Manager & Deputy DPO
Information Governance Team
NHS Grampian
Rosehill House
Cornhill Road
Aberdeen
AB25 2ZG
Phone: 01224 551319
[2][NHS Grampian request email]
OFFICIAL
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Dear Mr Phillips
Please find attached response to your request.
Regards
Chris
Chris Morrice
Senior Information Governance Officer
NHS Grampian
Rosehill House
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AB25 2ZG
Email: [email address]
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