Private MRI/CT scan.

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Hi,

A friend of mine is looking to get an MRI/CT scan; I think that she wants it for a checkup, rather than because she feels anything is wrong. Obviously she will have to go private for this.

Can anybody help me out as to how to advise her? How would she go about getting one? How much do they cost etc

I'd tell her to check herself but her internet is down at the moment.

Many thanks. :-)
 
Body scan £650
Heart scan £350
Lung scan £350
Scan of the large bowel (colon) £500


bargain!


but why do this ? :confused:

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actually the printout would make a great wall poster :D
 
So, just how paranoid is this friend?

She'd be better spending the money on counselling for her hypochondria, by the sounds of things.
 
vonhelmet said:
So, just how paranoid is this friend?

She'd be better spending the money on counselling for her hypochondria, by the sounds of things.
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How can you be so obnoxious? Do you know her situation? Maybe she had a brain tumour and wants to check that it's not returned. Or maybe there's a history of brain problems in her family?

Seriously, if you're not going to be helpful then why bother replying?

(I don't know the situation, so I don't know if the above is true. I'm just saying...)
 
fus said:
How can you be so obnoxious? Do you know her situation? Maybe she had a brain tumour and wants to check that it's not returned. Or maybe there's a history of brain problems in her family?
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If she thinks she has a problem, she should speak to a doctor.
 
fus said:
How can you be so obnoxious? Do you know her situation? Maybe she had a brain tumour and wants to check that it's not returned. Or maybe there's a history of brain problems in her family?
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If either of the above were something to actually be concerned about she'd be able to get it on the NHS. The counselling advice might sound harsh, but in this instance I think it's actually sound advice.
 
I agree with the OP's viewpoint. Most, if not all females are predisposed to brain problems genetically.
 
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Is it wrong to have the desire to experience an MRI/CT for no reason other than to know what it's like?

Seriously, if the opportunity came up to be a test patient (for training or whatever), I would jump at the chance.

Fascinating procedures.

/thread hijack
 
fini said:
If either of the above were something to actually be concerned about she'd be able to get it on the NHS. The counselling advice might sound harsh, but in this instance I think it's actually sound advice.
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She probably can. However, if you're concerned about something, and can afford the price, then why not go private? It saves waiting 6 months or whatever the period is?
 
JayMax said:
I agree with the OP's viewpoint. Most, if not all females are predisposed to brain problems genetically.
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Yesterday scientists revealed that beer contains small traces of female hormones. To prove their theory, the scientists fed 100 men 12 pints of beer and observed that 100% of them gained weight, talked excessively without making sense, became emotional, and couldn't drive. -- No further testing is planned.

Her doctor would be in a better position to advise her really.
 
Memphis said:
Is it wrong to have the desire to experience an MRI/CT for no reason other than to know what it's like?

Seriously, if the opportunity came up to be a test patient (for training or whatever), I would jump at the chance.

Fascinating procedures.

/thread hijack
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Getting one for my shoulder in a month or two. Should be sweet! :D
 
Uneeded CT scans are not a good idea due to the radiation exposure. MRI scans are also very expensive.
 
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