The RNOH offers an extensive range of metabolic services ranging from the research and treatment of osteoporosis for men and women to the management of rare and complex metabolic disorders in adults and children. In addition, the Trust has purchased a mobile forearm peripheral bone density scanner and is providing a mobile densitostic service to GP's.

Range of services

• Investigation and management of osteoporosis and metabolic bone diseases
• In-patient facilities for treatment and rehabilitation
• Day-case facility for administration of intravenous therapies
• Direct access bone densitometry service
• Peripheral bone densitometry service to local Primary Care Organisations
• Clinical Nurse Specialist monitoring clinics
• Telephone advisory service
• Dietician support
• Patient education programme
• Clinical education programme

Clinical research trials
Steroid tablets trial
Video trial - Vitamin D Evaluation in Osteoartritis
Update on Calcium and Vitamin D in the management of osteoporosis

Consultants
Dr Richard Keen
Dr Julian Nash
Dr Roger Wolman

Key Contacts
Metabolic Unit Secretary (Stanmore) - Mrs Janie Cohen
Tel: 020 8909 5314
Fax: 020 9420 7487
Clinical Nurse Specialist (Stanmore) - Mrs Ann Allsworth
Tel: 020 8909 5461
Fax: 020 8420 7487
DXA Manager - Mrs Vishna Shah DCR (R)
Tel: 020 8909 5476
Fax: 020 8909 5721