Learn more. If the office says they can't deliver results by phone because it violates HIPAA privacy laws, they're wrong. I'm probably over reacting, but last Friday I had a physical done, it was my first physical ever (I'm 39) and during all the tests everything was ok (breathing good, blood pressure good, weight normal, etc.) "I know as much as I need to know right now and see how it looks in 6 months," is what I tell myself sometimes more than once in a day. Doctors die. Maybe an oversimplified way to put it could be "no news is good news they'll tell me when they need to tell me and then I'll know". I hate it too. You can also request an appointment online. I asked the nurse if she could tell me if they found something or if everything was okay, but she told me she isn't allowed to discuss it over the phone yet that the doctor said the results were adequate to keep my appointment for the injections. But I don't want to worry for a whole month if there is no reason to! Even if the news is "good," it may be important for the healthcare provider to explain what the results do and don't mean. I am in the uk and it should be policy to call with an abnormal result but my doctor didn't bother telling me my calprotectin levels were abnormal. However, the person had a follow-up scan ordered by another physician, which was interpreted by a different radiologist who interpreted the follow-up scan as malignancy can not be excluded. They eventually went to another physician and demanded another biopsy that was unnecessary, and, of course, still benign. They may seek out another opinion from an additional medical specialist. If they see potentially life-threatening findings, they will immediately notify the doctor or facility who can help the patient. Advertisement. I just wish I had a better idea of whats going on since Ive been waiting for so long and have bounced from dr to dr. Definitely challenges my patience but Ill keep hanging on for now haha. check out the. I met my new doctor a month ago. They were relieved to find that the biopsy report showed benign tissue. This physician is burned out. Experts say MRI scans are helping medical professionals better understand changes in the brains of people with depression. Wishing you the very best with your test results and future good health. Trisha Torrey is a patient empowerment and advocacy consultant. You can't assume anything. My appointment is on Friday of next week. A. It's usually that there's something wrong with it, not seriously wrong with it. Clin Infect Dis. I doubt that any results were back within 4 hours & shes set your appointment out far enough that it doesnt sound like a critical need. All the best, fingers crossed it's all clear for you, Thank you for your reply rose, I'm trying not to think about it but it's hard. The upshot is that they can't usually be 100% certain of a diagnosis using MRI, but they might get quite a good idea about the nature of what's in there, and it will help them decide if it's worth taking out so that they can check what it is properly. All rights reserved. All were fine, but she gave me each and every one in as much detail as I wanted. Now I feel better. The doctors said i wouldnt live past 2 weeks old but here I am 28 years later. Yeah I definitely see why they would tell you over the phone in that case. 1. Because backups are made during the night, we will lose all threads and posts from Friday. So much for the joy of an "open" MRI! Id rate the pain on average 5-7 but goes up to 9-10 on multiple occasions :( For example my birthday was last week and my bf took me out to dinner at a restaurant I really wanted to try out that was 45 min away. Scans and that sort of thing really play with your mind don't they, I know how you feel x, the docs order scan ect but dnt tell me why which doesn't help.. so your mind goes off on one I'm sorry if you had to through all this sort stuff to :(. In effect, by relaying results over the phone, I would not only be providing a free service, I would, in fact, be coming out behind. Don't wait. Then I get a call from his nurse saying the MRI results are in but that he wants to discuss it with me in person. Oh, good, that leads to my joke about the "open" MRI. It also would have been nice, since she knows me (small town, you know, PS DL SuperVet, I read your name, and decided you were either a park veteran, or a veterinarian! I was born with a tumor behind my right eye. So, if you are near to where you had your scan done, call the medical records office to say that you and your mom will be coming in to pick up a copy of the scan and or the preliminary results. Your doctor may recommend getting an MRI if they need to identify key structures in your body, such as your joints, blood vessels, heart, and more. This is one of the reasons why patients with certain medical tests are asked to come in for results, and this is what I try to explain to them when I ask the question of why tests simply can not be sent to them. Your doctor may test your behavior, motor abilities, mental function and other areas to diagnose your condition and determine the type of epilepsy you may have. It may even be less than that. Instead she, in my opinion, callously and cynically took the low road in positing that physicians are money grubbing, greedy bastards who hoard the medical records of their patients in order to keep them coming back. Well it can give them quite a lot of information about the nature of the tissues in your breast and it's a better way of doing that than say ultrasound or CT (which is better for some other things). Even with potentially serious chronic conditions, like HIV or diabetes, once your condition is under control, you may only need to see a healthcare provider once a year. This could be easier and far less stressful than obtaining a copy to give to your new healthcare provider. But there are lots of ways to save money, lots of things to cheap out on, and lots of middlemen that can be removed from medicine. Although some people and some doctors dislike discussing things over the telephone so they might not be willing. @chyna Since this is a new doctor, it is very reasonable that she wants to see you in person to discuss your results of your MRI in person, especially since she has nothing to compare it with from your earlier results. I would ask him to give me a call. But theyrecommendyou have the scan between day 3 and day 15 or so of your cycle, so I would imagine that it would have been OK in that regard as the hormones that change the appearance of your breast tissue tend to peak several days before your period, meaning they would have dissipated by the time it'sa few days into your new cycle. nag your doctor. OP here, just begging y'all not to turn this into a "doctor-bashing" thread (my beloved SIL is a g.p. After explaining my policy to a patient who was undergoing a lung biopsy, her family called and demanded the results without an office visit. I after she learned of tumor, she ordered an MRI. Then scheduled the visit for 19 days later. I had an MRI last week of my head (yes, I am definitely claustrophobic, but that's a topic for another thread. So I'm not diagnosed with AS but I previously posted on its subreddit for advice about my back/hip issues due to a couple doctors being concerned I may have early undetectable AS (link: https://www.reddit.com/r/ankylosingspondylitis/comments/ou44qv/looking_for_opinions_for_my_anecdotal_evidence_of/). Waiting is the absolute worst! Pheromones are a fascinating series of chemicals produced by a whole variety of animals and plants. I signed up for my patient portal at my dr office so I can see ASAP. And who knows more about medicine than lawyers, right? Let's take a closer look. I dont believe my problems are as severe and Im already seeing the specialist so I guess theyre playing it safe with HIPAA and all. When do we expect 2024 Europe Itineraries to come out? My husband even took 1/2 day off to come with me - because we didn't know if I'd need him there. Ill let you guys know what happens. In some cases, testing once or twice a year may be enough. You will usually receive ear plugs or headphones with music to help make the process less stressful. I really don't like when people tell me that, especially when it's something so vital and important to me. The doctor looked at the mri and now want me to get a CTA read more - it is happening everywhere and will only get worse. Sometimes, it's appropriate to deliver lab results at a face-to-face appointment. I wouldnt get bunched up about it right now. Follow-up labs can tell you whether your strategies are working. Besides, I told them in my best nurse voice I wasn't waiting. It takes them maybe an hour to read it, then they dictate, then have it sent to the ordering physician. This could help your doctor identify abnormal areas, such as cancerous tumors. Your doctor is not one of them. Cookies collect information about your preferences and your devices and are used to make the site work as you expect it to, to understand how you interact with the site, and to show advertisements that are targeted to your interests. 2005-2023 Healthline Media a Red Ventures Company. YEsterday the nurse calls and says the doctor wants me to come in ASAP to go over the results because they did find something. Thank you. I'm not a hypochondriac, but I do have issues with anxiety, and my blood pressure went through the roof at having to have this stupid discussion with the nurse! I assume its about my MRI results. One individual had benign lymph node enlargements, which were confirmed by a biopsy. I had an oncologist call me and tell me to bring my father to the emergency room (or call an ambulance) immediately once, so I would assume if it's anything dire they would have said "come in today" at a MINIMUM. We explain the primary difference between the two diagnostic tools. When I walked in the room and saw that it was an open one, I relaxed. they called me this evening explaining the results are back but they needed to be discussed in a MDT next Wednesday which I know is mandatory. This meant that these results took longer to report than the initial tissue results that were negative. Blood tests. These are considerations, but only you can make the final decision. You can also discuss side effects and dosage changes that may be needed. But it's quite clever. A Biopsy would do that. Sometimes the doctor will say "If you don't hear from me, everything is fine." Well, given the complexity and comprehensiveness of medical exams nowadays, that's probably not a good idea. Biologics for Asthma: Who Gets Them and Who Uses Them. Her disbelief turned to sorrow and shock, as it often does when one learns of this diagnosis. Follow-up appointments for going over test results are appropriate if you're just being diagnosed, monitoring treatment effectiveness, or trying to manage chronic illness. he also said he thinks I'm havin mg a reaction to my implants which is why is so swollen. I don't think they would have asked me to come in for a week or so if I hadn't rung, and only then to be told it could wait a few months for a non-urgent appt. I have a cyst in my head, and get MRIs or CT scans frequently to check on it. The scan is painless and can take anywhere from 15 to 90 minutes depending upon what the MRI is scanning. Re:Do doctors call asap of test results are bad. thanks I didn't realise the whole day thing with cycle, I think is coz I have implants and there is definitely something wrong with left one maybe a silent rupture?? It's also an opportunity to discuss starting treatment. Like some of the PPs I see my lab results in the portal before the doc gets in touch with me. 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