Two new leaflets, one for clinicians and another for patients, which aim to reduce unwarranted variation in requests for MRI scans for spinal conditions are now available from NHS England.
Developed by spinal clinicians in collaboration with lived experience partners and stakeholders, the leaflets support both patients and clinicians when considering whether an MRI scan is appropriate and interpreting the scan report.
The patient leaflet can be shared with patients before or during their MRI scan appointment and radiology departments may also wish to link to the advice leaflet on the spinal MRI report.