Waiting times

Summary

The request sought current waiting times for Capsule Endoscopies and MRI scans from the Department of Health and Social Care. The authority disclosed that the next available routine appointment for a Capsule Endoscopy is July 2019, while MRI waiting times range from 4-6 weeks for urgent cases to 5 months for routine referrals.

Key Facts

• The next available appointment for a Capsule Endoscopy is 29th July 2019 if all current patients are booked.
• Urgent patients for Capsule Endoscopy may be booked earlier depending on specific factors.
• MRI waiting times for urgent referrals are 4 to 6 weeks.
• MRI waiting times for routine referrals are 5 months.
• The waiting time data for MRI scans was current as of 11th October 2018.

Data Disclosed

• 29th July 2019
• 11th October 2018
• 4 – 6 Weeks
• 5 Months
• 610671

Original Request

Can you please provide me with the current waiting time for the following procedures: - Capsule Endoscopies (or pill cams) - MRI Scans

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Full Response Text

Chief Executive: Malcolm Couch Freedom of Information Team DHSC Digital Cronk Coar Strang IM4 4RJ

(01624) 642621 dhsc@foi.gov.im Website: www.gov.im/dhsc

Our ref: 610671 19th October 2018

Dear ###

We write further to your request which was received on the 28th September 2018,
which states: Can you please provide me with the current waiting time for the following procedures: - Capsule Endoscopies (or pill cams) - MRI Scans Our response to your request is as follows:
The next available appointment for a Capsule Endoscopy (if all patients currently waiting are booked in) would be 29th July 2019. Do note that an urgent patient would be booked in for the procedure earlier than this however the exact time frame would depend on a number of different factors. The MRI waiting times as of 11th October 2018 are as follows: Urgent referrals: 4 – 6 Weeks Routine referrals: 5 Months Please quote the reference number 610671 in any future communications.

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Yours sincerely