Unlike many other diagnostic medical procedures, MRI needs a minimum of patient preparation.
You may normally eat, drink and continue to take any medication prior to your MRI scan unless otherwise advised by us.

Certain MRI procedures do require dietary preparation, so it is important that you read the instructions sent to you with your appointment literature.

As a rule of thumb you will certainly not need any dietary preparation for MRI scans on joints such as the knee, shoulder hip etc. or scans of the spine, brain, breast or heart.

If in doubt please contact the centre for advice.