Multiparametric MRI usage data for your Trust

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Valerie Gray

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The John Radcliffe Hospital
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Dear Ms. Cooper,

I am writing to respond to your request sent on the 4th August 2016. OUHFT can confirm that it holds the data that you requested.

1. Do you conduct multi-parametric MRI (mpMRI) scans (using T2-weighted, diffusion-weighted and dynamically enhanced sequences) before prostate biopsies? YES

If no, it would be helpful to know what the main reasons are:
If yes, it would be helpful if you can you provide an estimate of the percentage of men who receive an mpMRI scan before prostate biopsy: The Trust is unable to provide this information – data not readily available

2. How many scanners do you have available to use for mpMRI scans before prostate biopsy? 2 scanners

3. For each individual scanner used for mpMRI scans before prostate biopsy, please provide the following:
• Make: GE
• Model: HDX Twin Speed
• Magnetic field strength: 1.5T
• Age: 10yrs
• When the scanner is due to be replaced: Replacement is in line with RCR guidelines

4. How many mpMRI scans before prostate biopsy do you estimate you carry out per year? 1000 less or greater

5.i. Do you intend to increase the number of mpMRI scans before prostate biopsy following the first results from the large clinical trial PROMIS? YES

The ASCO 2016 abstract has shown mpMRI as a triage test can identify one quarter of men (27%) who might safely avoid unnecessary biopsy, without impairing the detection of clinically significant cancer (http://meetinglibrary.asco.org/content/1...).

5.ii If yes, do you currently have sufficient resources and capacity to cope with this increase? The Trust is unable to provide this information – data not readily available

NB: More work is required to pull data for Q1 and Q5 and this may exceed the cost limit of £450, s12 under FOIA.

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Valerie Gray

Freedom of Information Officer
Planning & Information
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
The John Radcliffe Hospital
Headley Way | Headington | Oxford | OX3 9DU

Tel: 01865 272470
Email: valerie.gray@ouh.nhs.uk

Dear Valerie

Thank you for the information.

You have only provided information on one scanner – please can you send details for the 2nd scanner?

Also, your answer to Q4 (“1000 less or greater”) does not make sense. Please select from:

• 0
• Up to 50
• 50 -100
• 100 – 250
• 250 – 500
• 500 – 750
• 750 – 1000
• More than 1000

Finally, I will await your responses to Q1 (the % part) and Q5b.

Thanks
Ali

Dear Dr Ali,

Please find:

Information re the two scanners

• Make: GE
• Model: 750
• Magnetic field strength: 3T
• Age: 6yrs
• When the scanner is due to be replaced: We aim to replace in line with RCR guidelines

• Make: GE
• Model: HDX Twinspeed
• Magnetic field strength: 1.5T
• Age: 10 yrs
• When the scanner is due to be replaced: We aim to replace in line with RCR guidelines

Information on Q4

• 0
• Up to 50
• 50 -100
• 100 – 250
• 250 – 500
• 500 – 750
• 750 – 1000
• More than 1000

I have responded to Q1 and 5b.

Please do not hesitate to contact me if anything.

Regards,

Valerie Gray

Q4 = 750-1000