Understanding Your Scan
When Further Assessment May Be Needed
Sometimes one examination leads to another question. Being asked to come back usually means more information would help — not that something is wrong.
When One Examination Leads to Another
How It Usually Goes
One question leads to the next.
- 01
Initial examination
- 02
A finding or an unanswered question
- 03
More information would help
- 04
Follow-up or additional test
- 05
A clearer understanding
Common Reasons
Why a repeat may be suggested.
A view could not be obtained
Position or imaging conditions may have made part of the examination incomplete.
It is early
Some structures are simply easier to assess at a later stage.
Growth is followed over time
A second set of measurements tells your doctor more than one set alone.
Your doctor would like more detail
A focused examination may be advised to look at one area more closely.
Please Remember
If your doctor suggests a repeat or additional examination, it usually means more information would be helpful. It does not by itself mean that something is wrong.
Appointment Notes
Questions you may want to ask
- Why is a further assessment being suggested?
- What would it add that today's examination could not?
- When should it be done?
- Should I be worried in the meantime?
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