For referrers: The gold standard in imaging for vulnerable patients
Enhance diagnostic accuracy, minimise Risks, and deliver truly patient-centered solutions
Our pathway offers healthcare providers—whether within the NHS or private practice—a cost-effective, evidence-based alternative to traditional imaging methods. By providing superior diagnostic quality and personalised care, we not only improve clinical outcomes but also reduce the risks associated with suboptimal imaging, ensuring that your patients receive the best possible care.
Addressing a Critical Need
In many healthcare settings, patients with claustrophobia or significant scan anxiety face two less-than-ideal options:
Upright Scanners
These deliver suboptimal diagnostic quality, increasing the risk of misdiagnosis and subsequent treatment errors.
General Anaesthetic MRIs
While offering improved imaging compared to upright scanners, GA MRIs are expensive, carry additional medical risks, and often result in long waiting lists and potential inpatient stays.
Calm Imaging offers an alternative that not only delivers superior diagnostic quality but also places patient choice and empowerment at its core.
Why Choose Calm Imaging?
Enhanced Diagnostic Quality
Our advanced wide-bore scanner consistently produces high-resolution images that are essential for accurate diagnosis and effective treatment planning. The enhanced imaging quality reduces the risk of misdiagnoses or incomplete treatments, thereby avoiding negative clinical outcomes ².
Cost-Effectiveness & Operational Efficiency
Our pathway delivers exceptional value for all referrers by offering high-quality imaging at costs that are often at parity with or even lower than those of upright scanners. By minimizing the risk of misdiagnosis (and its potential legal and clinical repercussions), our service supports improved clinical outcomes and cost efficiencies for your institution. This aligns with the core principles of patient-centered care embraced by both NHS and private providers.
Collaborative, Patient-Centered Care
We work hand-in-hand with healthcare providers—whether in NHS hospitals, private clinics, or GP practices—to ensure that every patient’s choice is respected. Our service begins with a comprehensive telephone consultation, where we offer all available options and build a therapeutic alliance with each patient. While many patients benefit from our dedicated pathway, we recognize that some may opt for an upright scanner or GA procedure. In these cases, we remain fully committed to collaborating with your existing referral pathways.
Patient-Centered, Choice-Driven Service
At Calm Imaging, patient empowerment is our guiding principle. Our approach includes:
Personalised Consultations
A one-on-one telephone discussion where we listen to the patient’s story, address concerns, and develop a tailored care plan.
Optional Medical Hypnosis
For those who choose it, a brief session using special place imagery and guided relaxation helps reduce anxiety—while keeping the patient fully in control.
Continuous Consent & Open Communication
We explain each MRI examination in detail, allowing patients to choose their preferred level of communication. A call buzzer is always at hand, ensuring they can pause or speak up at any time.
Enhanced Support
Patients may bring a friend or family member (subject to safe MRI screening) or have a dedicated team member accompany them—support rarely offered in traditional setups.
Personalized Music Choice
Whether it’s the upbeat energy of the Spice Girls, the nostalgic vibes of David Essex, or complete silence, patients can select the music that comforts them.
Expert Guidance and Advocacy
Our empathetic team explains every option and guides patients through the process, always leaving the final decision in their hands.
Proven Success and High Patient Satisfaction
Our data indicate that patients who previously underwent referrals to upright scanners experience consistently improved diagnostic accuracy and enhanced confidence following our supported sessions. In some cases, patients have successfully transitioned to regular imaging lists—contributing to cost efficiencies, improved operational resilience, and better long-term outcomes for healthcare providers.
Take the next step
By referring patients to Calm Imaging, you are choosing a pathway that delivers superior quality, reduces clinical and legal risks, and upholds the patient’s right to choose their care. We invite you to contact us today to learn more about integrating our service with your referral pathways—whether within the NHS or in private practice..