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A comprehensive digital imaging service provided to patients with a referral from their GP / Medical Consultant.
The Diagnostic Imaging Department at the Bon Secours Hospital Dublin provides a complete digital diagnostic imaging service to inpatients and outpatients with a referral from their GP or Consultant. The Department includes 5 Consultant Radiologists, 10 dynamic and experienced Radiographers supported by a dedicated care assistant and administration team.
The Diagnostic Imaging and X-Ray Department provides a complete digital diagnostic imaging service to inpatients and outpatients with a referral from their GP or Consultant. The department includes 5 Consultant Radiologists, 10 dynamic and experienced radiographers supported by a dedicated care assistant and administration team.
The Radiologist team has a variety of sub specialisation interests to ensure the breath and depth of the services that the department provides supporting both the specialist departments within the hospital and also those of the GP community. In particular their specialism includes:
The Department has a complete range of state of the art diagnostic equipment which has benefited from significant investment in recent years. Combining the most advanced technology and equipment with leading radiology expertise, the department provides the optimum patient experience and world class reporting with radiologists permanently on-site to review scan results.
In 2019, the department installed a new MRI machine with high density coils, significantly improving the quality of the imaging. It is a wide bore magnet to scan patients who might be over weight and enable shorter scan times to improve the experience for claustrophobic patients. The scanner facilitates feet first scanning, which greatly improves patient comfort, alleviating anxieties and stressors relating to claustrophobia which can present difficulty for certain patients.
A carotid doppler ultrasound scan is used to evaluate blood flow through the carotid arteries in the neck. Narrowing of the carotid arteries could indicate a potential risk of a stroke occurring. It is generally caused by a build up of fat, cholesterol, and other substances that circulate around the blood stream. Early detection of narrowed carotid arteries enable doctors to begin treatments that will decrease the risk of a stroke occurring.
Your doctor may recommend that you undergo the scan if you have high blood pressure, diabetes, high cholesterol, family history of heart disease or stroke or have suffered a recent TIA or stroke
The examination is totally painless. The physiologist carries out with test with a small hand held device called a transducer.
Test duration: | 30 minutes |
Test preparation: |
No prior preparation is necessary |
Cost: | €200 |
Insurance: | Vhi, LAYA, ESB, GMA, POMAS and partially covered by Irish Life Health. |
Referral: | By GP or Consultant |
Results: | Normally within 48 hours. Results are returned directly to the referring doctor / consultant. |
Computed Tomography (CT) provides an extensive service to the Hospital, particularly to the Endoscopy, Cardiology, Gastroenterology and Oncology units, together with our ever-growing Outpatient services.. ‘The Siemens Definition 64 slice scanner is amongst the first to adopt the latest in dose management technology.. The CT scanner provides dramatic image detail and resolution that allows for a more accurate diagnosis. Its radiation dose shield ensures that patients only receive the minimum, clinically relevant dose. Patient care excellence is therefore enhanced through maximal image quality based on latest technological advances, whilst simultaneously achieving significant patient radiation dose savings.
Our Consultant Radiology and Radiographic team comprises a number of subspecialties such as CT Colonoscopy and Cardiac CT, together with CT of the neurological, urological, gastrointestinal and musculoskeletal systems.
The CT Department is led by an experienced and dedicated CT Clinical Specialist. The Department is actively involved in extensive post-graduate CT training and education, ensuring the highest standards of quality and care are consistently maintained.
The CT service is available from Monday to Friday 8.45am – 6.30pm.
MRI scanning is an invaluable diagnostic tool in all medical disciplines today. For an MRI Scan in Dublin, the Bon Secours Hospital provides the 1.5 Tesla Siemens Avanto MRI unit is capable of a wide range of both standard and advanced examinations. This state-of-the-art scanner is designed for maximum speed and comfort which is particularly important for patients who find it difficult to remain still or may suffer from claustrophobia.
All systems of the body can be imaged using MRI including Neurological (brain and spine), Musculoskeletal (joints), Abdominal and Pelvic, Angiographic (blood vessels) and Cardiac (heart) systems. The advantages of the multi-channel technology employed include higher speed, sharper images and increased patient comfort. It also facilitates performing examination ‘feet first’ in the scanner, alleviating anxieties regarding claustrophobia, and the performance of three dimensional (3D) scans. Further advanced examinations are also routine due to the revolutionary technology employed in this scanner. These include Whole body imaging, Whole Body Angiography (blood vessels) and Whole Spine imaging, - all in one examination without repositioning the patient. Imaging information is seamlessly ‘knitted’ together to create a clearer understanding of entire regions. Diffusion imaging is readily available together with Functional MRI of the Brain, and Cardiac examinations.
The MRI Department provides a high quality efficient and accessible service. For appointments please contact our Outpatient Bookings Department on 01 808 2300 who will arrange an appointment for a time and date that best suits you. Referrals can also be made directly via Healthlink. Appointments can generally be facilitated within a few days. Referrals are accepted from both GP's and consultants. As Bon Secours is a self pay private healthcare hospital, direct payment schemes are established with VHI (Consultant referral), Irish Life Health, Garda Medical Aid, Prison Officers Medical Aid and ESB schemes. This enables scanning with no direct charge to the patient.
What is an MRI Scan?
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) is an imaging technique that uses a strong magnetic field and radio-waves to obtain detailed images of tissues and organs in your body
Who will I see?
Throughout your MRI examination you will be cared for by a highly skilled Radiographer.
Is it Safe?
MRI scans are painless. However, due to the use of the strong magnetic field you can not be scanned if you have a Pacemaker or Internal Defibrillator.
If you can answer ‘yes’ to any of the following please inform a Radiographer during your appointment booking:
What are the benefits?
Medical Imaging can bring very real benefits to patients. The results of your MRI scan can help your doctor make the right diagnosis to any health issues you have been experiencing.
Before your MRI scan
When we book your appointment we will give you full instructions to follow prior to your scan. You will also be asked some safety questions prior to attending for your appointment.
The day of your scan
Please check-in with our administrative staff at x-ray reception and you will be shown where to wait for your scan. A radiographer will bring you through to the MRI unit were you will be asked to complete a detailed MRI safety checklist. All patients must complete this checklist before entering the scan room. A radiographer will ask you to undress into a hospital gown in a cubicle and to remove any loose metallic objects. These will be stored safely in your cubicle for the duration of your examination.
What happens during your MRI scan?
In the MRI scan room you will be asked to lie on the scan bed. The scanner is similar to a ‘tube shape’ with a short bore and open at both ends. Depending on your scan type will determine how far into the scanner you are placed. The radiographer may need to position extra imaging equipment on or around you to get clearer images.
The scanner does make a loud noise similar to a loud drum beating. The radiographer will either give you ear plugs or a set of headphones to wear during the scan. Through the headphones music can be played. The Radiographer does have to move to the control room to start the scans but can see and hear you at all times. You will be given a small rubber ball in your hand- this is a call bell as an additional means of contacting a radiographer during the scan. Your examination may take between 20-60 minutes depending on your examination.
Do I need an MRI dye Injection?
This will be dependant on the scan type requested by your doctor. MRI dye injections are useful to help increase the information obtained but is not always necessary. This is not a radio-active dye, it is clear in colour and is excreted from the body as when you would drink a glass of water.
If the CT X-Ray dye injection is given to me
If you require an MRI dye injection you will be asked to complete a safety check-list beforehand. During the scan the MRI dye will be administered to you through a vein in your arm. As with any medication there is a small chance you could develop an allergy to the MRI dye. If you develop an allergy we have qualified and experienced medical staff(s) who can assess you, and give treatments were necessary.
After your MRI scan
After your MRI scan you will feel no ill effects and you may continue with your normal daily activities. If you have received an injection of the MRI dye you will be asked to remain within the hospital for one hour after your scan.
When will I get results?
The acquired MRI images will be read by a Consultant Radiologist after your visit. A report will be sent to your referring doctor.
Dr Brennan completed his training in the Royal College of Physicians Ireland in 1981 followed by Fellowship Higher specialist training in Oxford UK, Zurich Switzerland and San Francisco USA.
Diagnostic Neuroradiology and Interventional Neuroradiology including Neuro MR, Spinal MR and Nerve Root Block Injections.
1976-1982 Medical Degree, University College Dublin, Ireland
1976-1982 University College Dublin, Ireland - Medical Degree
Graduated June 1982 receiving MB, BCh, BAO.
1982-1985 Intern yr and 2 yrs medicine, Dublin
1985-1989 Radiology Trainee at Mater Hospital Dublin
1989- 1991 Clinical Fellowships in Abdominal Imaging and Interventional Radiology, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston.
1991 - 1995 Interventional Radiologist, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston
1995- Date Consultant Interventional Radiologist, Beaumont Hospital, Dublin
Professor of Radiology, Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland.
Interventional Radiology: The Requisites. JA Kaufman, MJ Lee
Series Editor: Technique Handbooks in IR
Fibroid embolization, Varicocoele embolisation, Tumor Ablation, Interventional Radiation, Abdominal Imaging, Liver/ Billary Disease, Fibroid Embolization, MRI & CT Gastro-intestinal, Abdominal, Pelvic, Genito-urinary and vascular imaging
Dr McGrath completed his Radiologist training in the Royal College of Physicians Ireland in 1982 and completed his Fellowship Higher specialist training programme in 1989. He went on to complete a further two years specialty fellowship training in Interventional, Abdominal Imaging and Musculoskeletal Radiology.
General Interventional Vascular and and Non Vascular Radiology, Abdominal Imaging, Chest / Thorax Imaging, Musculoskeletal Radiology and Sports Imaging, MRI Musculoskeletal/Spine, Chest/Thorax Imaging, General CT imaging
Prof Morrin completed her training in the Mater University Hospital (1994 - 1997) and her Fellowship training in Abdominal Imaging and Intervention at the Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and Harvard Medical School USA from 1997 to 1999.
She was appointed Attending Radiologist at the Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center where she worked from 1999 to 2005. On return to Ireland in 2005, she has worked as a Consultant Radiologist in Beaumont Hospital and as a Consultant Radiologist in the Bon Secours Hospital Dublin since 2008.
Abdominal and Pelvic Imaging including CT, MRI and Ultrasound, Gastro-intestinal and Genito-urinary Imaging, CT Colonography, non-vascular image-guided biopsies and drainages
Dr Thornton completed her Radiology Training at Beaumont Hospital, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Boston, USA, and Dana Farber Cancer Institute, Boston, USA.
On her return to Ireland, she was appointed radiology lecturer (RCSI) in 2012 and Consultant Radiologist at the Bon Secours Hospital Dublin in 2012.
Cancer imaging, Abdominal and Pelvic imaging including CT, MRI and US. CT Colonography, non-vascular image-guided biopsies and drainages.
A GP or Consultant referral is required for all examinations. All patients attending the department will be required to bring a copy of this referral on the day of their examination if it has not already been received by their GP / Consultant.
Referral forms can be downloaded by clicking here.
Please phone our outpatient department on 01 808 2300 and one of our team will arrange an appointment for a date and time that best suits you. If you are attending the hospital for any other test please mention this to a member of our team when booking your appointment and we will endeavour to co-ordinate your appointment times.
CT Scans (other than listed below)
1 scan €390
2 scans €730
CT Calcium Score €300
CT Cardiac €490
CT Coronary Angiography €490
CT Colon €487 - ( consultant referral only)
Dexa €110
MRI €260
Ultrasound €190
Carotid Duplex Scan €210
X-Ray from €90
Insurance Coverage
CT Covered by Irish Life, POMAS, GMA, ESB
CT Colon Covered by Irish Life and Vhi (per criteria)
MRI Covered by Irish Life Health, POMAS, GMA, ESB, Vhi (Cons. ref. only)
All other tests must be paid for on the day of the examination. Depending upon the insurance package, it may be possible to get some or all of the cost reimbursed by your insurance company on submission of the invoice. Please check directly with your insurance company.
CONSULTATION PROCESS
Please aim to arrive to the hospital at least half an hour before your scheduled appointment time to complete your registration and to be ready to start your scan on time. You will be advised in advance of the length of time your particular scan will take. If you are attending for a CT scan or MRI scan, you may receive a copy of your scan on CD by request. On request, you will also receive a copy of any other scans that may be completed. A copy of the report on the scan will be sent to your GP/Consultant normally within 24 to 48 hours.
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