Parathyroid Scintigraphy - European Association of Nuclear Medicine
Parathyroid Scintigraphy - European Association of Nuclear Medicine
Parathyroid Scintigraphy - European Association of Nuclear Medicine
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Language difficulties: If an accompanying<br />
person is unable to interpret the questions,<br />
then the study should be rebooked when<br />
a member <strong>of</strong> staff or relative with the appropriate<br />
language skills or an interpreter<br />
is available.<br />
Unconscious patient: Check the patient’s<br />
ID wristband for the correct name and date<br />
<strong>of</strong> birth. If no wristband is attached, ask the<br />
nurse looking after the patient to positively<br />
confirm the patient’s ID.<br />
Confused patient: If the patient is an in-patient,<br />
check the patient’s ID wristband for<br />
the correct name and date <strong>of</strong> birth. If no<br />
wristband is attached, ask the nurse looking<br />
after the patient to positively confirm the<br />
patient’s ID. If the patient is an out-patient,<br />
ask the person accompanying the patient<br />
to positively confirm the patient’s ID.<br />
If a relative, friend or interpreter provides information<br />
re the patient’s name, date <strong>of</strong> birth<br />
etc., it is advisable for them to sign so as to<br />
provide written evidence confirming the relevant<br />
details.<br />
Patients can be required to send in a list <strong>of</strong><br />
medications, approximate height, weight and<br />
asthma status so that stressing drugs can be<br />
chosen in advance. They should be advised to<br />
contact the department if they are diabetic so<br />
as to ensure that the appropriate guidance is<br />
given with regard to eating, medication etc.<br />
Chapter 4: Patient preparation<br />
A full explanation <strong>of</strong> the procedure should be<br />
given, including, risks, contraindications and<br />
side-effects <strong>of</strong> stress agents used, time taken<br />
for scan, the need to remain still etc.<br />
If the patients are phoned prior to appointment,<br />
it acts as a reminder <strong>of</strong> the test and<br />
gives the patient an opportunity to discuss<br />
any concerns.<br />
EANM