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Doctor and Patient

EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW 
from start to finish

BEFORE YOUR APPOINTMENT​

1. Get your Referral

  • An MRI requisition is mandatory and can be obtained  from a doctor, specialist, chiropractor, or nurse practitioner. 

2. Booking the Appointment​

  • ​Our office will contact you once your requisition has been reviewed by our radiologist and technologists.

  • During this call, we will review the MRI screening info, any necessary preparation, and answer any questions you may have.

SAFETY

MRI uses a strong magnetic field, so it's important that we know about any surgical history, implants, or medical devices you may have.  Most implants are MRI-safe, but we may need additional information to confirm.

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Please let us know if you have:

  • Cardiac Pacemaker / ICD

  • Stents or valve replacements

  • Cochlear implants

  • Aneurysm clips

  • History of metal fragments or slivers in your eyes

  • Neurostimulators

  • Programmable shunts

  • Glucose monitors, insulin or medication pumps

  • Medication patches

 

DURING YOUR APPOINTMENT​

1. When you arrive 

  • Our friendly front desk team will welcome you and have you complete a brief MRI screening form.

2. Getting Ready

  • Your MRI technologist will take you through the next steps.  You'll be shown to a change room and provided with comfortable, metal-free clothing.  Your technologist will review the screening form with you, explain the exam and the positioning and take time to answer any questions you may have. ​

3. During your scan​

  • You will be comfortably positioned on the MRI table based on the area being scanned.  MRI scans are loud, so you will be provided with hearing protection, and the option to listen to music of your choice.​

  • It is important to remain as still as possible during your scan to ensure the clearest images.

  • Your technologist will maintain communication with you throughout the exam. You will also be provided with a call button to alert the technologist at any time during the scan if you require assistance.

Some MRI studies require a contrast injection. If contrast is needed, this will be discussed with you before your appointment. 

AFTER YOUR MRI

1. Payment

  • We accept major credit cards, cash, or debit upon completion of your scan.

2. Image Review

  • Our radiologist will review the images, and the results will be sent to your doctor within the next 2 business days. ​

3. Access to Results/Images

  • You will have access to your results/images through our Image One patient portal.  This will be set up with you upon your arrival to your appointment.

A few other things you may need to know... 

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