I had a MRI scan here privately and wish that I hadn't. The scan its self went well, it was the process of recieving my images and being able to pass them on which became a problem. The images aren't provided on a cd rom and instead are emailed to you via a link which you have to wait 3 weeks for. The images where of poor quality on the email link and this made it difficult for my consultant to give me a confident diagnosis. Not all private consultants have access to the NHS image sharing system. I have since paid to have my scan at another private hospital where I received my images on a disc the same day and have since taken them back to my chosen consultant. This has cost me about another 500 pounds and delayed me in getting the correct diagnosis.
"Receiving my images became a problem"
About: Shepton Mallet NHS Treatment Centre Shepton Mallet NHS Treatment Centre BA4 4LP
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Update posted by Cornishmen (the patient) 4 years ago