Results, Reports, and Sending Reports to Another Physician

Overview

After your imaging appointment, your images are reviewed and a report is prepared for your referring healthcare provider. Your doctor or authorized healthcare provider is responsible for explaining the results, diagnosis, and any next steps.

Even if the technologist or sonographer can see the images during the exam, they cannot provide results, diagnose a condition, or recommend treatment.

What You Need to Know

• Imaging staff cannot provide a diagnosis during your appointment.
• Sonographers are not physicians and cannot give ultrasound results.
• Your results are sent to your referring physician or authorized healthcare provider.
• Your doctor will explain the findings and any follow-up care.
• If you want your report sent to another doctor, let reception know.
• Report sharing may require correct physician details and may be subject to privacy requirements.
• Request images directly using this link: Image Requests

During Your Appointment

The technologist or sonographer’s role is to perform the exam and collect the required images.

They may ask questions about your symptoms or medical history to help complete the exam properly. These questions do not mean they can interpret the results for you during the appointment.

For ultrasound exams, the sonographer may need to focus on capturing images and measurements. They cannot tell you whether the scan is normal or abnormal.

After Your Appointment

After your exam, your images are reviewed and a report is prepared for your referring provider.

Your referring provider will review the report with you and explain:

• What the results mean
• Whether follow-up is needed
• Whether more imaging is required
• Whether treatment or specialist referral is needed

Sending Reports to Another Physician

If you want your imaging report sent to another doctor, tell reception.

You may need to provide:

• The physician’s full name
• Clinic name
• Phone number
• Fax number or delivery method
• Any required consent or authorization

Do not assume another doctor will automatically receive the report unless they are listed or the request has been made.

Patients and Caregivers

If you are helping someone else with their appointment, remember that medical reports are private health information. The patient may need to provide consent before information can be shared with another person or provider.

Referring Physician Notes

Reports are sent to the referring physician or authorized healthcare provider. If a report needs to be copied to another physician, the patient or clinic staff should confirm the process with reception.

When to Contact GNMI

Contact GNMI if:

• You need your report sent to another doctor
• Your referring doctor has not received the report
• You are unsure who the report will be sent to
• You need to correct physician or clinic information
• You need help understanding how report sharing works
• You are requesting a copy of your own images or report

For medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment decisions, contact your referring physician or healthcare provider.