Admitted to A&E in October 2024, told chest X-ray was clear, 14 weeks later received call from GP telling me not to panic but they had just received report from ARI to go for follow-up X-ray as wanted to check if something seen on lungs had resolved.
At 16 weeks following A&E admission, I received the follow-up X-ray, radiographer said I’d fallen through the cracks! Results within 3 days and then had to wait 2 weeks to discuss with GP, I have partially collapsed lung tissue possibly permanent lung scarring so to treat it the GP said first I need to have a CT scan of my chest.
Had scan 2 weeks later, nearly six weeks ago and still no results. I was also told to take sputum sample to CT appointment, which I did, only to be told by radiographer that they don’t receive samples so had to go to GP and hand in.
If this turns out to be something serious, something that requires treatment, then these delays could be serious for me and my family. Next step has to be MP complaint as this should have been reported at first X-ray.
"Serious delays"
About: Aberdeen Royal Infirmary / Radiology (X-rays and Scans) Aberdeen Royal Infirmary Radiology (X-rays and Scans) AB25 2ZN
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