quick question about MRIs

[JoMaman]

Ds1 had an MRI on his brain recently and the results were that his brain has 'slightly immature nerve cells'. whilst we were pleased that the results showed no obvious malformation or tumour etc, is it not normal to get more information that this? I feel like he underwent a stressful process for nothing if that's literally all they can say about the imaging they took. We did not get any other report or images - so there is nothing to take to anyone to get a second opinion. Just wanted to see if this is what usually happens?
thanks

it depends, if that was all that was found then there's not much else to say unfortunately. But the big advantage is that whilst you have put him through this to not get much of a result, you have ruled out so much more.

You should get a copy of the letter sent to your gp, if you haven't, ring the person that ordered the mri and ask for it. You can also ask that person for the images as well if you want a copy, they won't automatically give them to you without asking, they may not be forthcoming but you can use the freedom of information act to formally request a copy of your son's notes if they don't.

I don't know when he had his mri, sometimes people are told the same as you on the day itself but then get something a few weeks later with a little more detail.

thanks bigcar. We got no info on the day and the follow up report was just a one liner saying immaturity of the brain, so I will ask for the images next time we get to see the consultant. you're right though its great that there is a lot of stuff ruled out from this test.

The freedon of information act doesnt apply in this situation.

When you next meet with the consultant you should have the opportunity to get them to explain the results.

I think the freedom of information act may be different to the right to see medical notes? But if you want a copy you have a right to have them, although you may have to pay (I did). However, they sent me a copy on disc, so you can get them if you want to.

my mistake it's the data protection act that you will need. Although hopefully they will provide what you need without it. Hopefully you'll also get a slightly better explanation of what this may mean for the future.