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How to prepare for a scan results appointment
Bring a note-taker, write your questions beforehand and ask what the results mean for your treatment and what happens next. Results appointments can be emotional, so preparation helps you take in the information.
Before
- Ask when and how you will get the results.
- Write your questions, most important first.
- Plan something for afterwards.
Questions
- What do the results show?
- What does this mean for my treatment?
- What happens next and when?
- Who do I call if I have questions afterwards?
In the room
Ask for key points in writing. Ask: "What is the most important thing I should remember?"
If you are anxious
See scanxiety.
Frequently asked questions
What should I ask at a scan results appointment?
What the results show, what it means for treatment and what happens next.
Can someone come with me?
Yes, to take notes.
How do I remember what was said?
Ask for key points in writing and compare notes afterwards.
For information only, not medical advice. For information only, not medical advice. Follow your care team's guidance, and use the number you were given for anything urgent.