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DXA Service, Bone and Joint Unit.
The DXA scanning service is a clinical research-based service providing education, and diagnosis in the management, detection and treatment of osteoporosis.
The ADCC/SARC DXA service is a nurse-led, consultant driven service, offering a service to patients to diagnose, treat, and monitor osteoporosis. There is also a half time physiotherapy service to those recently diagnosed with osteoporosis. A fracture liaison service commenced in January 2007, this service is currently run by an acting clinical nurse specialist. The aim of the service is to pick up on all low trauma fractures, diagnose and treat for osteoporosis.
Staffing
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Name |
Role |
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Professor Oliver FitzGerald, |
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Dr Malachi McKenna, |
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Susan van der Kamp |
Clinical Nurse Specialist Osteoporosis |
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Bincy Varghese |
Acting Clinical Nurse Specialist |
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Gene Browner |
DXA Nurse. |
Hours of Service
08.00 to 16.30
Location
The ground floor adjacent to the porter’s desk. DXA reception is at radiology reception on the ground floor.
Main Contact Details: (01)2214138
Contact Details
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Name |
Role |
Unit |
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Ms Susan Van der Kamp |
Clinical Nurse Specialist |
DXAUnit 3148 405 |
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Ms Bincy Varghese |
Acting Nurse Specialist |
DXA Unit 3147 475 |
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Ms Gene Browner |
DXA Nurse |
DXA Unit 4780 |