Copies of MRI's & Report

[mikemolly]

I called the hospital and asked to speak to someone about having copies of my MRI's. They asked me what I needed (copies of MRI's and reports) for what doctor, (just gave them my primarys name) and when my appointment to be seen is.
I asked her if she could provide the records on disk...she would try. On Friday they will be ready.

I'll post my report..I really hope to get the disk!

[metabolicwreck]

What i've discovered iw really handy is keeping all my medical files: lab results, MRI results, physician progress notes (my neurologist sends me copies of every thing that he sends my primary) on a flash drive.  

When I get anything new, I scan it into my computer and put it on the flash drive.  It's small enough that I can easily carry it in my purse.  Then, if I'm traveling, or one of my physicians wants to know what my lab results were, there it is.

The Wreck

[LLWB]

Good Job. It's very important to keep a file. It's very important to do this, as we are our own best advocate. Let us know your results.

[T-lynn]

Thats great,you should always request a copy of the test resuts and reports that way you have a file at home with your medical records.

This creats less hassle if you switch DRs and if your traveling you can take them with you.

I always ask for the reports and so forth to be either faxed or mailed to me,most facilities are willing,as long as I sign a consent form.