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Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
Last updated on Monday, June 3, 2024
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) is a painless and harmless examination. This type of scan uses a powerful magnetic field and radio-frequencies. An MRI scan does not use x-rays. MRI allows us to view very detailed cross-sectional images of the body part being examined. This helps in the diagnos...
read moreX-ray
Last updated on Wednesday, December 27, 2023
X-ray is an imaging technique to show up abnormalities in bones and certain body tissue, such as breast tissue. An x-ray is the most common form of diagnostic examination used as it is a quick and painless method to diagnose many health conditions such as: Broken bones and fractures Early si...
read moreOphthalmic Technical Services
Last updated on Monday, August 16, 2021
Our team of ophthalmic technicians provide the following services: Visual field testing for a range of eye conditions including glaucoma which assists the ophthalmologist in diagnosis and management Retinal imaging (photographing the back of the eye) which is also used by the ophthalmologist...
read moreOne stop haematuria clinic
Last updated on Monday, February 8, 2021
Men and women who have noticed blood in their urine, or those that the GP as detected microscopic blood in the urine on dipstick testing can be referred to this clinic (based on certain criteria). The patients will undergo an initial triage by a urology specialist nurse followed by requesting ima...
read moreMedical Photography
Last updated on Thursday, June 13, 2024
Medical Photography plays a crucial role in visually documenting patient conditions and medical procedures through photography and other imaging techniques. This specialised team collaborates closely with healthcare professionals to capture high-quality images that serve both clinical and educati...
read moreArrowe Eye Casualty
Last updated on Monday, August 16, 2021
The emergency eye service is based in the eye clinic at Arrowe Park Hospital. The service is available during working hours for patients with acute eye conditions. Patients are required to be referred to obtain an appointment. Referrals are triaged based on clinical urgency. Out with these hours,...
read moreNon-Specific Rapid Diagnosis Team
Last updated on Friday, May 24, 2024
The Non-Specific Rapid Diagnosis Service (NS RDS) is part of the NHS Cancer Programme to speed up cancer diagnosis and improve patient’s experience. The intended cohort for NS RDS would be those patients with concerning symptoms suspicious of a cancer diagnosis but not fitting into a ‘site specif...
read moreUK first for new technology at WUTH
Last updated on Tuesday, September 14, 2021
Wirral University Teaching Hospital (WUTH) is the first Trust in the UK to use an innovative system to aid the diagnosis for patients with potential prostate cancer. The state-of-the-art ExactVu ultrasound system is more likely to give a decisive result from the patient’s initial biopsy procedur...
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