Magnetic resonance imaging equipment in clinical use: safety guidelines
Relevant safety information for users of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) equipment in clinical use.
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This guidance is intended to:
- highlight things that should be considered before this equipment is bought and after it is installed
- be an introduction for those who are not familiar with this type of equipment and act as a reminder for those who are
- act as a reminder of the legislation and published guidance about this equipment
- highlight current risks and hazards
An elearning programme based on this guidance is available at Health Education England elearning for healthcare site.
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Published 7 November 2014
Last updated 430 AprilJuly 2022
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2026-07-30 12:13
This fifth edition of the MHRA Safety Guidelines for Magnetic Resonance Imaging Equipment in Clinical Use has been rewritten with input from the following multiprofessional organisations: the British Institute of Physics and Engineering in Medicine (IPEM), the Royal College of Radiologists (RCR), the Society of Radiographers (SoR), the British Institute of Radiology (BIR), the British Association of Magnetic Resonance Radiographers (BAMRR), and the Royal College of Anaesthetists (RCA), as well as other international experts in MR safety.
2022-04-04 09:27
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Details
This guidance is intended to:
- highlight things that should be considered before this equipment is bought and after it is installed
- be an introduction for those who are not familiar with this type of equipment and act as a reminder for those who are
- act as a reminder of the legislation and published guidance about this equipment
- highlight current risks and hazards
An elearning programme based on this guidance is available at Health Education England elearning for healthcare site.
Updates to this page
Published 7 November 2014
Last updated 430 AprilJuly 2022
+ show2026
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Show all updates
-
Update history
2026-07-30 12:13
This fifth edition of the MHRA Safety Guidelines for Magnetic Resonance Imaging Equipment in Clinical Use has been rewritten with input from the following multiprofessional organisations: the British Institute of Physics and Engineering in Medicine (IPEM), the Royal College of Radiologists (RCR), the Society of Radiographers (SoR), the British Institute of Radiology (BIR), the British Association of Magnetic Resonance Radiographers (BAMRR), and the Royal College of Anaesthetists (RCA), as well as other international experts in MR safety.
2022-04-04 09:27
elearning link added –
Details
This guidance is intended to:
- highlight things that should be considered before this equipment is bought and after it is installed
- be an introduction for those who are not familiar with this type of equipment and act as a reminder for those who are
- act as a reminder of the legislation and published guidance about this equipment
- highlight current risks and hazards
An elearning programme based on this guidance is available at Health Education England elearning for healthcare site.
Updates to this page
Update history
2026-07-30 12:13
This fifth edition of the MHRA Safety Guidelines for Magnetic Resonance Imaging Equipment in Clinical Use has been rewritten with input from the following multiprofessional organisations: the British Institute of Physics and Engineering in Medicine (IPEM), the Royal College of Radiologists (RCR), the Society of Radiographers (SoR), the British Institute of Radiology (BIR), the British Association of Magnetic Resonance Radiographers (BAMRR), and the Royal College of Anaesthetists (RCA), as well as other international experts in MR safety.
2022-04-04 09:27
elearning link added –