This survey presents the results of a poll sent to all Spanish nuclear medi
cine departments between July 1999 and March 2000, with the aim of clarifyi
ng the current situation of nuclear medicine in Spain. This survey is belie
ved to be the first of its kind, and it is anticipated that the data will b
e of assistance to health authorities in ensuring that the needs of the pop
ulation with regard to nuclear medicine facilities are met.