To cancel an MRI

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I have been waiting for an MRI as part of investigations into a possible neurological condition since October. My appointment is today- I called them yesterday and it is confirmed that it is going ahead.

However I have been social distancing for 2 weeks and am worried about the risks of catching CV at the hospital ( definitely cases locally - I know if 2 confirmed cases on my road)

It is likely that my symptoms are peri menopause/anxiety related but the MRI is to rule out more serious issues.

Aibu too ok cancel this appointment as it is making me really anxious or should I keep it?

Go. The staff will be more up to speed with procedures to keep you safe than anyone on the planet. Have your MRI and get a diagnosis rather than waiting another 6 months.

You need to go. Don’t cancel on the day. The space will be wasted if you don’t go!

Go! I had my appendix out last Sunday, of course there was a risk whilst I was in hospital, but the benefits outweighed the risks.

I had a scan and it was fine, best to go as cancellation will cost nhs to reschedule.

They will be super cautious, one patient in/out so risk is low. If you go to the supermarket then go.

You should go. MRI’s can have long waiting lists and it would be a shame to cancel last minute. As others have said the staff will be very up to speed on the current situation and be using all appropriate measures. They would have cancelled the appt if they felt the risks outweighed the benefits.

Definitely go - you can maintain social distancing with all but one person - the person who helps you into the scanner and sets the instructions for a scan.

If you cancel today they will not be able to give someone else the slot as (at least where I am) the admin teams don't work on the weekends so there will be nobody to call in a patient who could take your slot.

Good luck, and I hope the results are what you want.

Definitely go. They would’ve cancelled it before now if they didn’t feel it was necessary.

If you’re not coughing or with a temperature, you should go. You might well not have have contact anyway. I had one in a scanner in a car park once!

You should go. I had to go for an outpatient appointment on Thursday and I was collected from the door by a nurse in PPE who asked me if I had symptoms and then took my temperature in my ear. I was then allowed to enter. I haven’t developed any symptoms since then! It was worth going because otherwise I would have been faced with months of anxiety about my condition until I could get another appointment.

I also had an outpatient appointment this week. You will absolutely be safe. Staff in PPE. Wiping down of everything including pens. I was glad I went. I had a BCC removed and I'd been waiting since November.

Trust the NHS, they'll cancel if they think the risk outweighs the benefit.

I've had all my appts for the next couple of months cancelled, got a phone call well in advance.

I have an MRI next week. I'm attending! Cancelling will put me to the back of the waiting list I presume and no guarantee this will be over before next time so it'll be the same situation again.

The MRI dept at my hospital is in a different part of the building to the wards and has a different entrance. Perhaps finding a layout of your hospital online would reassure you?

The staff will not have been with covid patients - completely different skills sets. If they thought there was a possibility of cross contamination by staff they would cancel. They are medical professionals and would not be taking risks!