My understanding of MRI scheduling and result notification is consistent with the timeline jd gave you above.
Initially when trying to diagnose my husband, his docs ordered an MRI, and we were given an appointment the same week, and we were told results are available within 48 to 72 hours. (Due to imbedded metal my husband ended up doing a CT Scan, for which results were available within 24 hours.)
Best of luck to your friend.
~eureka
Thanks jd. These two responses are a far cry from what her medical person told her she could expect if she went to the U.S. and I think it was her doctor. I've sent these two responses on to her and will send on whatever other information gets posted.
Three weeks ago my doctor ordered an MRI of my left shoulder. It took about 5 days to get an appointment that fit my schedule. He called me with the results 2 days later. I don't know what it cost. My local hospital is excellent - affiliated with Yale-New Haven - with great facilities and very little waiting, even in the ER. We are just a short flight from Toronto.
Best of luck to your friend.
jd
Thanks for that feedback. I'll tell her. She can at least call them and find out. Thanks Charm. Hope things are well with you also.
Trish
Hi Trish- I had an MRI done of my neck and liver few years back and from the time I had it done to the time I got the report was about 3 days.
I wish your friend well and you of course!
Take care
CHARM