Patient Results Information
- How will I get the results of my exam?
- How can I get a copy of my report or my films?
- A note about mammography results
- How will I find out about my breast biopsy
results?
Under the Uniform Health Care Information Act, you may request
in writing to see, copy and / or correct your reports and films.
Written parental consent is required for the release of non-pregnancy
related information of a minor child. We will not disclose your
records to others unless you direct us in writing to do so or unless
the law authorizes or compels us to do so. Depending on the nature
of the request, copy charges and a waiting period may be applicable.
How will I get the results of my exam?
Your diagnostic imaging study or interventional procedure will
be carefully reviewed by a board certified radiologist (physician).
A transcribed report will be forwarded to your health care provider
within two working days. Your health care provider will discuss
the results and your options with you. Significant findings are
generally phoned to the referrer prior to transcription so that
treatment planning with the patient may begin as soon as possible.
Some referring physicians request to see the films as part of their
treatment planning with the patient. TRA provides film courier services
as a courtesy to local referrers for this purpose.
In the circumstance of a special procedure, such as biopsy, radiologists
work closely with your personal physician. Your results and treatment
progress are reported directly to him / her.
It is important to consult with your health care provider after
any examination or procedure. These results will be compared with
your overall health status, which only your physician or practitioner
can assess for you.
A note about mammography results
How will I find out about my biopsy results?
How can I get a copy of my report or my films?
Contact the outpatient location
or hospital department
where your examination or procedure was performed.
A note about mammography results
In April 1999, it became law that ALL patients receiving mammograms
be informed by letter of the results of their mammogram examination(s)
in layman's terms. This letter is based on a medical report, which
is forwarded to your health care provider. If you have already received
communication from your health care provider and/or responded to
recommendations concerning this result, you should disregard the
letter. If you have further questions concerning results and/recommendations
please contact your health care provider.
How will I find out about my breast biopsy results?
Radiology and pathology reports will be provided to your physician
within 2 to 4 working days of your procedure. Your physician will
discuss your results and options with you. It is important to understand
that the evaluation of the abnormality does not end with the biopsy.
Clinical follow up is essential for all patients. Depending on the
results of the biopsy, other options may include follow up mammography
in 6 months, repeat core-needle breast biopsy or surgical biopsy.
Tacoma Radiology offices maintain a record of the imaging and biopsy
services we provide to you. You may request (in writing) to see,
copy and/or correct your records and/or films. We will not disclose
your records to others unless you direct us (in writing) to do so
or unless the law authorizes or compels us to do so. Depending on
the nature of your request, copy charges and/or a waiting period
may be necessary. Note that your imaging records and films are maintained
at the location that provided each examination and/or procedure.
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