Your Head MRI scan
Date issued: January 2025
For review: January 2027
Ref: D-334/EL/Learning Disability Team/Your head MRI scan v3
PDF: Your Head MRI scan[pdf] 441KB
The doctor has asked for you to have an MRI scan of your head.
An MRI machine is a very strong magnet.
We use it to take special pictures of your head.
It does not hurt.
At your appointment you will meet a radiographer. They take the pictures.
They will ask you some questions.
The scanner is very big.
You have to lie down on a bed and keep very still.
It is VERY noisy so the radiographer will give you some headphones. We can also let you have an eye mask to cover your eyes.
They will give you a call-bell to stop the scan.
The radiographer will tell you how long each picture will take.
You can listen to music.
You may need a cannula (needle) put in your arm. You can ask for numbing cream if you are worried about this.
A friend, family member or support worker can go in the room with you.
The doctor will use the pictures to find out what is wrong inside you.
If you have any questions please ring 01752 432511.
You can bring a list of questions with you from home.
If you have a patient passport please bring it with you.
If you are worried about having a MRI talk to your doctor or the Learning Disability Nurses.
