Can anyone translate a brain MRI?

[suecee]

Originally Posted by 5gotodisney

Was it the GP who requested the scan or a consultant? If a hospital consultant then, I would suggest contacting the PAL’s team at the hospital and ask them to help in getting the report explained. If it was the GP, then I would suggest writing and explaining which bits you don’t understand and ask them to explain.

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Thanks it was the gp but he's pretty useless & my stepdad doesn't want to waste his time! I'll suggest this to my stepdad though 😀

[MinniMouse]

Originally Posted by 5gotodisney

Was it the GP who requested the scan or a consultant? If a hospital consultant then, I would suggest contacting the PAL’s team at the hospital and ask them to help in getting the report explained. If it was the GP, then I would suggest writing and explaining which bits you don’t understand and ask them to explain.

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This ^^, depends on who's ordered the scan. If it was a consultant at a hospital then it is them who is treating your mum, however if it was as you say the GP, then it should be the GP who explains the report. Is your step dad capable of understanding the GP? I too would suggest another telephone consult and if possible you could be there too, put on loudspeaker. Write down questions you want to ask and make sure you have the answers before you finish the call. Does she need referred to a specialist, will it be marked urgent or routine, what's the timescale etc.

[suecee]

Originally Posted by MinniMouse

This ^^, depends on who's ordered the scan. If it was a consultant at a hospital then it is them who is treating your mum, however if it was as you say the GP, then it should be the GP who explains the report. Is your step dad capable of understanding the GP? I too would suggest another telephone consult and if possible you could be there too, put on loudspeaker. Write down questions you want to ask and make sure you have the answers before you finish the call. Does she need referred to a specialist, will it be marked urgent or routine, what's the timescale etc.

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Thanks. My stepdad and I have spoken with the consultant & he briefly explained the MRI but the actual extract he's provided appears to say more than his brief summary. My stepdad is muddled & struggling to accept the diagnosis etc.

Luckily I have managed to get some help from a dibber via a message & understand a lot more thankfully!

[cartoonp]

Sorry about your mum

Have a look at this hope it helps x

case.edu/med/neurology/NR/MRI%20Basics.htm

[suecee]

Originally Posted by cartoonp

Sorry about your mum

Have a look at this hope it helps x

case.edu/med/neurology/NR/MRI%20Basics.htm

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Thanks so much, that's really helpful 😊

[Bootrip2]

Originally Posted by cartoonp

Sorry about your mum

Have a look at this hope it helps x

case.edu/med/neurology/NR/MRI%20Basics.htm

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Found this useful too. Thanks x