CT (Computed Tomography) scan - how much does a scan cost surrounded by the UK? Please read!?

Hi, I was wondering if anyone have ever taken the time to find out how much an individual CT scan costs the NHS? Things like how much electricity is used during that 10 minute scan (for example), the staff needed for that merciful (radiographers, radiologists, nurses etc.) and if you're really clever, working out how much in typical salary would have be spent for scanning this individual forgiving. The examination that I'm thinking of is the brain following trauma.

I know any calculation would be theoretical but if someone is predisposed to take the time to work a few things out they will go and get 10 wonderful points plus an additional two for a short time ago posting!

If you're wondering it is for a dissertation idea.

Thanks for reading!


Answers:    Hi

Well, it depends on several variables but;

The NHS usually (but not always) buy their scanners out right - the average cost of a CT scanner is lb200,000.

Then it need to be maintain - this is relatively routine. The company I know in the UK (Machine Healers) charge just about lb450 for a 3 monthly service and test of the soft ware.

A CT scanner user in the region of 5KwH of electricity 3 Phase - thats about lb3 per hour.

You own a radiographer performing the scan - they demand a stipend of lb16,000 plus in the UK per annum minimum.

You later need a consultant to interpret the data/images depending on the nouns imaged. They usually are doctors and demand a gross of lb35,000 minimum per annum.

The scan usually takes 5 minutes and the interpretation upto 30 minutes.

The floor space the scanner take up is about 50 square meters next to a typical health sector floor rental cost of lb330.00 per m2 per annum.

I hope this answers your request for information - really good grill - hope I have help.

Contact me if you need more background or references for reliable sources etc...
No perception what the NHS cost is but a brain/head scan at a private hospital could set you back lb200 -lb500

The drug and health information post by website user , ByeDR.com not guarantee correctness , is for informational purposes lone and is not a substitute for medical advice or treatment for any medical conditions.


Related Questions and Answers
  • What is tramadol hydrochloride 50mg? What is it how does it engender you get the impression and what is is use for?
  • What if a 78 year frail manly take his anti-depressants and his arthritis medication beside beer and whiskey?
  • Statistics. Please Check.?
  • What happen when the creatinine rank contained by blood increases?
  • Seroquel Question?
  • Medications?