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"Lost/misplaced MRI scan"

About: Stoke Mandeville Hospital

After waiting patiently for a month for an MRI scan that was recommended by my specialist, I call to request my results after two week (as I was out of the country soon after) as I had not heard anything back. After being told that my results would be ready after two/ three days, I assumed the results would be available to me 2 weeks later. Upon calling and getting through to the secretary, I was informed that their is nothing on my files regarding any MRI I had. I then gave the exact time and day as to when I had my scan to which I was informed that they will contact the X-ray department and get back to me. I received a voicemail later that day telling me that my results won't be ready for another week. It seems obvious that had I not called, those results would be non-existent and all staff would have been none-the-wiser. I had heard that Stoke Mandeville was terrible and had a habit of making hiccups, but I always imagined it not to be so common. I have a lot of respect for the NHS and I understand that you may be under a lot of strain due to the demands but come on, this is happening far to often at Stoke Mandevile. I know people who will travel the extra miles to another city just to avoid going back here.

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Response from Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust 8 years ago
Submitted on 22/12/2016 at 15:52
Published on Care Opinion at 16:25


Dear Anonymous

I am very sorry to learn of the difficulty you experienced trying to get the results of your MRI scan and I can understand how frustrating and worrying this must have been for you at the time.

Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust appreciates that feedback from patients and relatives is invaluable in helping us shape how we work in the future. We would be very grateful if you could spare the time to help us understand more about your experience of our services, so that we may have the opportunity to learn more on how we can improve our service for the future.

If you are happy to share more detail about your specific experience with us, please contact our dedicated Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS) on 01296 316042 or email pals@buckshealthcare.nhs.uk

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