What is it like having an MRI Scan? - Going into hospital for an MRI scan

A patient and radiographer explain what to expect when you go into hospital for an MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) scan.

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust offers MRI scanning at more than one hospital site. This video was filmed at the Churchill Hospital, but your appointment letter will tell you which hospital to come to.

This short film is for patients who are about to have an MRI scan, it includes;

Receiving your appointment letter
Completing the safety form
Travelling to hospital
Finding your way around
Giving your details to reception
Meeting the radiographer
Preparing for the scan
Getting inside the scanner
Experiencing a scan
Waiting for your results

The Oxford Academic Health Science Network brings together the NHS, universities, business, patients and the public to promote best health for our population and prosperity for our region. Breaking down traditional organisational boundaries and building stronger relationships between industry, scientific and academic communities - coupled with better knowledge exchange - will bring lasting benefits as best practice is spread quickly and widely across the NHS.

Further information is available at http://www.oxfordahsn.org/

This film was produced by Oxford Medical Illustration, a non-profit making department of Oxford University Hospitals NHS Trust. If you wish to find out more about their work visit -

http://www.oxfordmi.nhs.uk/

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