why would dr leave off part of ct results on patient portal

by Prof. Faustino Gerhold MD 6 min read

If ct results are abnormal will the ordering dr be ...

29 hours ago : The results of a brain MRI are more conclusive than the results of a CT scan, so if the MRI reading was correct, then you would have little to worry a... >> Go To The Portal


Are you going mad over waiting for CT scan results?

: The results of a brain MRI are more conclusive than the results of a CT scan, so if the MRI reading was correct, then you would have little to worry a...

Does your GP have access to your CT results?

Apr 04, 2020 · I need help. There are Lung CT results in patient portal, but can’t talk to a doctor until Tuesday. Since everything is closed and on restricted hours. 35 year old male. disabled from CVS. Cyclic vomiting syndrome. Got a CT on the lungs only because the doctors saw a little spot during another test.

What happens if you don't tell patients about their lab results?

Jan 03, 2020 · Going mad over waiting for CT Scan results, a bit at a loss! Waiting for CT scan results is always stressful - especially when waiting for a diagnosis. I'm not a doctor, just a patient, but I do know that most oncologists prefer to give results, irrespective of whether the news is good or bad, face to face.

Why would a doctor order a CT head scan?

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Why do doctors withhold test results?

Test results are used to determine whether further treatment is necessary. A doctor might fail to disclose test results for several reasons. For one, they may simply forget to tell the patient about the test results. More often, test results can be lost or confused along the chain of communication in a hospital.Jan 28, 2022

Would a doctor lie about test results?

A doctor's duty of care is to be truthful about your diagnosis, treatment options, and prognosis. If a doctor has lied about any of this information, it could be proof of a medical malpractice claim.Jun 26, 2019

Do doctors call if test results are negative?

Do healthcare providers call you if test results show bad news? They may. If results are concerning, they may call you or have a receptionist call to schedule an appointment. 4 A healthcare provider may also call to assure you everything is okay or discuss any needed follow-up tests.Oct 23, 2021

What are the cons of a patient portal?

Con: Difficult patient buy-in The most frequently reported downside to patient portals is the difficulty providers often face in generating patient buy-in. Although providers are generally aware of the health perks of using a patient portal, patients are seldom as excited about the portal as they are.Feb 17, 2016

Can doctors hide information from patients?

“The therapeutic privilege permits physicians to tailor (and even withhold) information when, but only when, its disclosure would so upset a patient that he or she could not rationally engage in a conversation about therapeutic options and consequences”.

Can radiologist misread CT scan?

Can radiologists misread a CT scan? Yes, it is possible. In fact, a radiologist can misread an X-ray, mammogram, MRI, CT, or CAT scan. And it happens more often than you might think.

Do doctors order unnecessary tests?

In their own practice, almost half (47 percent) say patients request an unnecessary test or procedure at least once a week. (See Figure 2.) Three in ten (30 percent) physicians say this happens at least several times a week.May 1, 2014

Can doctors leave results on voicemail?

Medical Information: It is also essential to NEVER leave test results or other medical information on a patient's voicemail. Instead, request that they call you back to get the information from you directly.Oct 15, 2021

What does negative mean in medical terms?

Positive and negative tests are typically used for diagnostic purposes to ascertain whether a disease or condition is present (positive) or not (negative). In layperson's terms: Positive means that whatever the test was looking for was found. Negative means that whatever the test was looking for was not found.Mar 21, 2020

Why is a patient portal important?

A patient portal is a website for your personal health care. The online tool helps you to keep track of your health care provider visits, test results, billing, prescriptions, and so on. You can also e-mail your provider questions through the portal.Aug 13, 2020

Can patient portals be hacked?

Health outcomes improve. Unfortunately, what makes your patient portal valuable for patients is exactly what makes it attractive to cybercriminals. It's a one-stop shop for entire health records, and identity thieves can make a fast buck from stealing this data and selling it on.

Why do some patients fail to participate in the use of the patient portal?

The reason why most patients do not want to use their patient portal is because they see no value in it, they are just not interested. The portals do not properly incentivize the patient either intellectually (providing enough data to prove useful) or financially.

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