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Neurophysiology

Checked: 23-08-2022 by katy baetjer Next Review: 23-08-2024

Clinical Guidelines

There are local guidelines on the use of Clinical Neurophysiology which give advice on appropriate (and inappropriate) referrals to their service. Referrals are triaged by the neurophysiology team an may be returned if an investigation is not felt to be indicated.

The Neurophysiology service offers the following tests:

Nerve conduction studies (NCS) and electromyography (EMG).

Electroencephalopathy (EEG).

If clinicians are unsure about the appropriateness of a referral they are encouraged to contact one of the consultants to discuss a case:

Dr Nick Kane Tel: 0117 4141050 (Tuesday and Thursday) or email: Nick.Kane@nbt.nhs.uk.

Dr Agyepong Oware Tel: 0117 4141050 (Monday & Friday) or email: agyepong.oware@nbt.nhs.uk

Dr Sabine Klepsch Tel: 0117 4141050 (Wednesday and Thursday) or email Sabine.Klepsch@nbt.nhs.uk

Referral

NBT

Nerve conduction studies at NBT can now be accessed through e-Referral (under Diagnostic Physiological Measurement - Neurophysiology-Nerve Conduction Studies).

UHBW

Nerve conduction studies at UHBW are now accessible via ICE (search on 'neurophysiology' to bring up referral form)

GPs with access to ICE should refer via this route. For those GPs without access to the ICE system, email: clinicalneurophysiology@uhbw.nhs.uk. The Neurophysiology department at the BRI/BRHC currently only accept direct GP referrals for Nerve Conduction Studies (NCS) and Electromyography (EMG).

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