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"Reports not in the system"

About: Glasgow Royal Infirmary / Neurology Queen Elizabeth University Hospital Glasgow / Neurosurgery (Ward 64 – 66)

(as the patient),

With the help of this wonderful site and the NHS, I had a MRI on my lumbar spine at Glasgow Royal last month, results would be 2 weeks I was told. I received a call early this month (very nice person and helpful) saying that the result was clear and could I attend the QUE Glasgow to see someone (re: my neck operation) I was guessing. I attended with my partner and saw yet another doctor.

(I've seen 3 different doctors). This doctor proceeded to tell me again, MRI was clear and they would get back to me regarding date for disk fusion (neck) operation. I asked so what is causing the pain in my lumbar spine and numbness in thigh - reply was don't know, could be arthritis....that was it.
I called the MRI dept a week later and the report NOT on the system - they have a backlog could be 2-3 months!!  I know I have osteoarthritis from the neck down to and including feet. So can I add another part of my body with OA??. Maybe I should've had a full body scan, rather than 3 MRI's.

Called again (another week later) and report still not on system.
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Response from Elaine Burt, Chief Nurse, Regional Services, NHSGGC 4 years ago
Elaine Burt
Chief Nurse, Regional Services,
NHSGGC
Submitted on 19/08/2019 at 11:55
Published on Care Opinion at 11:55


Dear Corsa,

We were sorry to read of your frustration in terms of the reporting of your scans. Lisa Dorrian our Clinical Services Manager has tried to contact you to discuss this further and assist you but we have not been to contact you so far.

I understand you now have a confirmed date for your surgery and would like to wish you well in your recovery.

Regards

Elaine Burt

Chief Nurse Regional Services

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde

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Update posted by Corsa (the patient)

Dear Elaine Burt

Chief Nurse Regional Services.

I thank you for your reply, I am in hospital today for the surgery tomorrow.

Thanks again

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