Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA)

Could we proceed with diagnostic CT imaging and contrast protocols for these 3 anatomical areas (and for *all* clinical indications with radiological cancer diagnoses/investigation a particular interest): 1. spine (in particular metastases, multiple sclerosis, vertebral haemangioma assessment or bony neoplasm); 2. abdo-pelvis (and including any organ- specific protocols in the abdomen-pelvis e.g. pancreas, ovaries, appendix, liver, kidney, metastases and/or query cancer specialised protocols etc.); 3. sinus, nasal cavity and nasopharynx (the latter possibly MRI only). This may include, for example, detailed scanner type/spec, imaging planes, slice thickness, contrast administration protocol, contrast agent dose and timing, radiation dose, off-protocol indications, contraindications, protocol review date etc. And for the following private hospitals in Dublin: 1. Beacon 2. Mater Private 3. St. James Private 4. Mater Private 5. Alliance Medical 6. Blackrock-Hermitage 7. St. Vincent's Private 8. Affidea 9. Bons Secours