How long does x-rays get to doctors?!
Question: How long does x-rays get to doctors!?
I took some x-rays Tuesday the 13th and still waiting for the doctor to call!. I have a bunion that has to be removed!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
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X-Rays must be read by a Radiologist and then your doctor will see them and read the report!. If he/she agrees with the first report, then everything is great; if there is a disagreement then they will consult and maybe ask a third doctor!. As far as time goes, it also depends on the case load of both doctors!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
It really depends on where the xrays were taken!. If you were sent to another facility (hospital/free standing radiology site)!.!.!.your images were most likely digitalized via PACS!.
So the xray would be available almost immediately for interpretation!. Likely your doctor is relying on a radiologist's interpretation!. Even then your doctor should have had results by the 15th!.
Call your MD for your results!. Or call the site you had the images taken, and tell them you're coming to pick up the "reading"!. If they tell you they can only release to your doctor!.!.!.they're full a poo!. Inform them it's part of your medical record, and you'll sign a release if required!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
So the xray would be available almost immediately for interpretation!. Likely your doctor is relying on a radiologist's interpretation!. Even then your doctor should have had results by the 15th!.
Call your MD for your results!. Or call the site you had the images taken, and tell them you're coming to pick up the "reading"!. If they tell you they can only release to your doctor!.!.!.they're full a poo!. Inform them it's part of your medical record, and you'll sign a release if required!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
Nancy I wholeheartedly agree with everything that has been said previously the only thing I would add is to be very persistant!. DO NOT BE AFRAID TO BE A ROYAL PAIN IN THE A$$ B*TCH WITH THE DR AND/OR THE RADIOLOGIST!. IT IS AFTER ALL YOUR HEALTH WE ARE TALKING ABOUTWww@Answer-Health@Com
Hun it took the Doctor that I had at the time three (3) day to have them read!. But that was here in Los Angeles!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
it can take up to a month for the dr to get the x-rays and report on them depending onthe x-ray department and dr and allWww@Answer-Health@Com
it takes anywhere from 3 days to a week!.Www@Answer-Health@Com