PET CT Scanning
(Positron Emission Tomography)
The Rivers launched a PET CT service in October 2010. It is a
weekly mobile service run in conjunction with InHealth. The mobile
imaging scanner and is the latest in technology.
PET CT has revolutionised many fields of medical diagnosis e.g.
in oncology, surgical planning and cancer staging. The service
supports the oncology practice at The Rivers and saves the patients
travelling into central London.
The Rivers has a dedicated PET CT Coordinator who liaises with
the patients, the consultants and InHealth to ensure the referral
pathway is as smooth and seamless as possible and the reports are
back with the referring clinician within 24 hours.
In March 2011, the Department of Health authorised The Rivers to
be an accredited site for NHS PCT working with InHealth. The Rivers
is the first private hospital in the UK to have this
accreditation.
For more information on PET/CT please call:
01279 602 624