Shortages of a radioactive isotope required for diagnostic imaging and procedures, as well as some surgeries, have led to patients facing appointment cancellations throughout the UK, the Royal College of Radiologists has told The BMJ.
In a national patient safety alert on 25 October the Department of Health and Social Care warned NHS providers about shortages of molybdenum-99 (Mo-99)—a radioactive isotope used to produce technetium-99m (Tc-99m), …
