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Scan Ready · Take-away guides

A better conversation about the right test.

Patient questions and a referrer checklist, with an optional condition-specific guide. These support a clinician discussion; they are not a diagnosis or an imaging order.

Educational information, not a diagnosis; local protocols and clinician assessment determine imaging.

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Ask your referring doctor

Educational information, not a diagnosis; local protocols and clinician assessment determine imaging.

  • 1.What clinical question should the scan answer, and do I need imaging at all?
  • 2.Would ultrasound or MRI answer the same question without radiation?
  • 3.Do I need contrast, and what kidney, allergy or pregnancy checks are needed?
  • 4.How will the result change treatment, and who will explain it to me?
  • 5.What preparation applies to me, and which symptoms mean I should seek urgent care instead?

Planned assessment

Possible multiple sclerosis

Common symptoms / reasons
Episodes of visual disturbance, numbness, weakness or imbalance.
Typical initial approach
Neurologist-led brain MRI and sometimes spinal MRI assess suspected demyelination. Symptoms and examination determine the regions and protocol.
When another modality is preferred
Contrast can help assess active lesions in selected cases. CT is not the preferred test for MS; follow-up MRI may be needed with a consistent protocol.
Preparation
Bring earlier scans and implant details. Complete metal/implant safety screening; discuss claustrophobia or sedation before the visit. Fasting depends on the protocol.
Contrast, radiation & pregnancy
MRI has no ionizing radiation, but implant compatibility must be checked. Gadolinium may require kidney assessment; it is generally avoided in pregnancy unless essential. Tell staff about pregnancy and prior reactions.
Urgency & red flags
Sudden weakness or speech trouble may be stroke, not MS: seek emergency care. Rapidly worsening walking or bladder function needs urgent review.
When to see a clinician
Persistent or recurrent neurological symptoms need assessment. MRI findings alone do not diagnose MS.
Ask your referring doctor
Which brain or spine MRI sequences are needed and is contrast necessary?

Reference: https://www.radiologyinfo.org/en/info/mri-brain

Emergency symptoms? Seek emergency care now. Do not wait for a scheduled scan. Call 108 / 112.

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Ultrasound has no online slots. CT/MRI/X-ray booking opens the external Apex Access portal; no payments on this prototype.

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