View & Share Radiology Images & Reports (2024)

FAQs

Are radiologists allowed to tell you results? ›

“Your test needs to be read by a diagnostic radiologist, and the results go back to your physician. Your physician reads the report and then discusses it with you,” Edwards said. The biggest reason for that policy is that only a medical doctor has the training and experience to make a diagnosis.

A detailed report that describes the results of an imaging test. A radiology report includes information about the type of imaging test that was done and how it was done. It also includes a brief medical history of the person having the test, including any symptoms or known diseases and why the test was needed.

Still, more than 20 percent of radiology reports contain some sort of error. Estimates vary, but the average rate of diagnostic error from these reports ranges from three to five percent.

Select the Request button. Select the Download button. View the Download or the device directory folder you downloaded your file to and select the PDF listed within the folder.

DICOM files are images that come digitally from medical scans like MRIs and ultrasounds. You can view DICOM files on any computer with a free online viewer called Jack Imaging. If you'd prefer an app, you can download MicroDicom (PC only) or open the files in Adobe Photoshop (PC and Mac).

If you get MRI results that are bad or serious, your doctor will likely contact you right away. Their priority is your wellbeing and safety and they want to get you the care you need as fast as possible. If your results are not serious, they will be ready within 1-2 weeks.

While MRIs are a great tool, they are often not ordered immediately unless the physical exam shows neurological deficits or the doctor thinks that you will probably need surgery.

Once you submit your scan, you will receive your MRI results within 24-48 hours. You can share the report with your healthcare team, including your primary care physician or doctor who referred you for the MRI.

Definition—The proposed diagnosis is sus- pected on the basis of the imaging findings, but the findings are not pathognomonic for that diagnosis, and other alternative diagnoses exist. “Suspicious for” generally is used when discussing a malignant entity, and “probable/ probably” is used for a benign entity.

Radiology scans, such as CTs and MRIs, show thousands of details inside the body. Radiologists are doctors trained to recognize signs of disease or good health in different kinds of scans. In the Findings section, they write their observations (findings) about items that may interest the doctor who ordered the test.

Can someone read my MRI online? ›

You can get fast and accurate MRI interpretations online from National Diagnostic Imaging. Subspecialty trained radiologists at NDI read and systematically review magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) examination scans of the brain, heart, lumbar spine, cervical spine (neck), knee and prostate.

If a radiologist makes a preventable mistake while reading or interpreting your imaging test results, it could interfere with your ability to receive the medical care you need. In this circ*mstance, you may have grounds to file a medical malpractice lawsuit against the radiologist and/or hospital.

How common are radiology diagnostic errors? The error rate for radiology diagnoses is estimated to be between 10-15%, a rate similar to that of 1960. Furthermore, a 2001 review found the rate of clinically significant errors in radiology was between 2-20%. How many patients can this impact?

Sometimes the radiologist misreads an x-ray, mammogram, MRI, CT or CAT scan. The result can be a failure to diagnose or a misdiagnosis, and an improper treatment plan.

How can I get imaging results, like X-rays or ultrasounds? Often, your imaging results will be uploaded to MyChart so you can access them online. Log in to MyChart, then navigate to “Test Results” under the “Health” tab.

Click the Export button or use Ctrl + E to save the image in the active viewport as a JPEG file. Browse for the destination folder and click OK to save the image. Click the Export all images in the Export drop-down menu or use the Shift + E shortcut to save images from all three viewports combined in one JPEG file.