§ Andy KingTo ask the Secretary of State for Health how many interventional radiologists practise in the NHS; and if he will make a statement. [174967]
§ Mr. HuttonInterventional radiology is the use of imaging guidance for the purpose of treating patients.
There is no certificate of completion of specialist training in interventional radiology. Therefore, the Department does not collect data on the numbers of interventional radiologists practising in the national 1393W health service. Many clinical radiologists undertake interventional radiological procedures and most of them combine diagnosis and intervention in their practice.