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The Darlington Unit of Regional Medical Physics Department is based at Darlington Memorial Hospital and forms part of the Durham Unit. A range of services is available to South Durham and North Yorkshire.
A comprehensive range of imaging and non-imaging diagnostic tests are carried out. We have a Siemens ECAM gamma camera linked to a Link MAPS 10000 image processing workstation plus beta and gamma counters. Radiopharmaceutical preparation and blood labelling are performed on-site in a dedicated radiopharmacy. Iodine-131 and Yttrium-90 therapies are administered for non-malignant conditions.
We offer a service to South Durham, including open access for local GP’s. We have a Lunar DPX-1Q system which was installed in 1998.
We provide a local service for radiation protection advice with specialist support in diagnostic radiology and ultrasound provided from other RMPD units.
Support is provided for specialist requirements and investigations.
Regional Medical Physics Department, Newcastle General Hospital, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE4 6BE, UK.
Tel: +44 (0)191-233-6161 Fax: +44 (0)191-226-0970 E-mail: webmaster@rmpd.org.uk Web: http://www.rmpd.org.uk
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