I have been going to Dupage Imaging for the past 20 years, a majority of my appointments were when I was diagnosed with Hodgekin's Disease back in 1993. I recently had to have a Thyroid ultrasound, due to a preventative test done at work, along with my past history involving radiation treatments.
Had the ultrasound and received the report. I told the technician about my medical history, including the fact that I had radiation to the chest and neck area. The report itself is not detailed in the least bit, and only notes the reason for the scan was a preventative screening I had. There wasn't any notation about the radiation treatments, and how that could affect what was on the report. My primary care has recommended that I go see an endocrynologist, and everything from square one will have to be explained.
It seems everyone in all industries is in such a hurry to get things done, and is not willing to put in the extra detail to make their work complete. This is a medical report that will get passed to different docs, yet is missing some pretty important information. Having a live person available to talk to would be helpful also, but again cost cutting measures involve automation therefore big lack of customer service.
For routine tests and xrays have never had any issues, but this recent experience showed lack of detail. The type of medical facility should not be one that skimps on information given to patients and especially to doctors for analysis. read more