private medical scans

lilac_lady

You could ask your GP to refer you to a consultant who specialises in the type of problem that deals with your niggly doubts area. If he/she finds anything wrong during the consultation you can havetreat ment on the NHS. Nothing wrong with a second opinion if you're worried.

financequest

Thanks for all replies. I suspect that undertaking a private scan may open a Pandoras box. I an still not decided on best road to follow. I have done a lot of digging on the web, but problem is that the more information you find, the less reassured you feel. You start to believe that you have all kinds, and less confident that the NHS will get it right 1st time, every time. Think I will rebook a visit to my GP.

Oldernotwiser

Savvy_Sue wrote: »

the clue is in the bit I've made bold.

Sometimes we're right to be niggled, and sometimes we're not, and nothing would reassure us, but really the best person to see is the GP, and if the regular one seems to be brushing you aside, see if you can see another one.

I agree, that's why I put that. Sometimes people can't be reassured by anything.

Errata

OP - sounds like the GP would be the best way forward. It's always tempting, and occasionally useful, to look stuff up on the net, but wise people are mindful of the old saying 'A little knowledge unlocks the gates to vast deserts of ignorance'

Oldernotwiser

ShaneUK wrote: »

A CT Scan can cost around £300-£400 minimum, and that is just for one area, and before they charge for a contrast, if required.

Sorry, I missed that it was for a CT scan. I was thinking of an MRI or Osteodensitometry and it was a couple of years since either of us had these and I'm sure prices have gone up.

Savvy_Sue

bitemebankers wrote: »

The problem here is, a speculative CT scan is not likely to reassure you. Quite the opposite in fact. High resolution medical imaging techniques frequently reveal hitherto undetected growths and abnormalities. 99% of the time, these "problems" aren't anything to worry about, but once they've been spotted you'll probably want to get them checked out. In the meantime, I can guarantee you will feel anything but reassured.

I agree, DH has a teensy tiny tumour on his pituitary gland, which apparently isn't that uncommon, and there's nothing to be done about it anyway. Good job we're not the worrying kind ...

Errata

Many people have cysts on their kidneys which are not problematic and don't show up until something else is being looked for, same with diverticulum on the bowel wall - and probably umpteen other things as well.

diolch

I had a CT scan carried out at London Bridge Hospital, part of the Portland Hospital Group. That was late 2007. The cost of it, including the contrast, the radiographer report and a CD disc of it set me back well over £1000.

It was money well spent. The NHS couldn't decide what was wrong with me - been thinking about it for 3 years! Then based on the CT report, I saw a consultant privately, another £550. All of this resulted in that consultant putting me on his list as an NHS patient and had a successful op in June 2008.

Just goes to show what money can buy you.

Ken68

Does anyone know, if a bill is sent to your doctor after an NHS operation. ???

Errata

Ken68 wrote: »

Does anyone know, if a bill is sent to your doctor after an NHS operation. ???

No it isn't.