MEGARAD SECOND OPINIONS
Megarad specialists will look at medical scans carefully without interruption or pressure. Two Radiologists looking at the scan are more likely to negate any human error. That’s exactly what we do at Megarad. Every scan we report on will be studied by an expert Radiologist and the report reviewed by an Megarad partner to ensure clarity and maximise confidence.
Our Radiologists will interpret your study and issue a detailed, informative and definitive (where possible) written second opinion report of our findings.
If requested, we will compare your second opinion test to previous Radiology exams you've had.
We will comment on the quality of the examination and recommend a repeat study if the quality is not adequate.
We will make a specific recommendation for further course of action or follow-up examination if it is appropriate.
We can provide second opinion reports for:
X-ray Scan
X-ray scans are very common. Millions of X-ray images are created across the country every year. Compared to other types of medical scans, X-rays are relatively cheap, quick, and easy to undertake.
Radiology Consultants read X-rays quickly. X-rays can be very helpful in diagnosing lung conditions and bone injuries.
CT Scan
CT scans provide much more detail and are not just used for cancer diagnosis exclusively. They provide excellent imaging of the lung, liver, kidneys, pancreas, bowel, lymph nodes and some areas related to the musculoskeletal system.
MRI Scan
Lots of MRI scans are done in hospitals every week. In fact, they have increased 220% over a 10-year period. Electromagnets are used to align hydrogen ions in your body to give very detailed images. MRI scans are often used for seeing the soft tissues. They can exquisitely reveal sports injury and diagnose conditions such as arthritis.
Megarad are specialists in studying MRI scans, especially of the spine, joints, prostate, bowel, and brain.
PET CT Report
This is a type of nuclear medicine study where the patient has a radioactive isotope injected into their bloodstream. Cancers and inflammation will often give off a radiation signal after the injection which is then used to create a scan. These scans can be quite complex to interpret.
We can provide second opinion reports for:
- X-ray Scan
X-ray scans are very common. Millions of X-ray images are created across the country every year. Compared to other types of medical scans, X-rays are relatively cheap, quick, and easy to undertake.
Radiology Consultants read X-rays quickly. X-rays can be very helpful in diagnosing lung conditions and bone injuries.
- CT Scan
CT scans provide much more detail and are not just used for cancer diagnosis exclusively. They provide excellent imaging of the lung, liver, kidneys, pancreas, bowel, lymph nodes and some areas related to the musculoskeletal system.
- MRI Scan
Lots of MRI scans are done in hospitals every week. In fact, they have increased 220% over a 10-year period. Electromagnets are used to align hydrogen ions in your body to give very detailed images. MRI scans are often used for seeing the soft tissues. They can exquisitely reveal sports injury and diagnose conditions such as arthritis.
Megarad are specialists in studying MRI scans, especially of the spine, joints, prostate, bowel, and brain.
- PET CT Report
This is a type of nuclear medicine study where the patient has a radioactive isotope injected into their bloodstream. Cancers and inflammation will often give off a radiation signal after the injection which is then used to create a scan. These scans can be quite complex to interpret.
Your imaging does not need to have been performed in the UK. This service is available to clients in the UK who have had imaging anywhere in the world, including Europe, Asia and North America.
Our service includes opinions on:
- Neuroradiology
- Musculoskeletal and Sports Imaging
- Gastrointestinal Imaging
- Gynaecological Imaging
- Lung Imaging
- Cancer Imaging
- Spinal Imaging
- Prostate MRI
SECOND OPINION CONSULTATION IN RADIOLOGY
We offer patients medical second opinion service for your MRI, CT, or X-ray. Fast and secure, made by expert radiologists.
- International health experts
- Available worldwide
- Fast results
- Secure data transfer
WHY IS A MEDICAL IMAGE SECOND OPINION IMPORTANT?
There is a national shortage of qualified Radiologists in the UK. The NHS is a hugely overworked organisation and demand for medical imaging has substantially grown over the last 20 years. Unfortunately, that demand has not been adequately matched with more resource. As a result, in many regions, NHS health professionals are struggling to keep up with unrealistic workloads with some Radiologists leaving to work abroad. Even within the private sector there may be Radiologists reporting in areas that are not their ‘sub-speciality’. When a high workload and human factors are combined discrepancy and errors are inevitable.
Currently there are only 4.7 Radiologists per 100,000 population. This is the lowest number amongst all the countries analysed in the report.
The UK Radiology workforce is currently understaffed by >1800 radiologists.