FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Do I have anything to say about what studies my doctor recommends?

This is an important question to every patient, particularly as we are all aware that patients may not be receiving the rights in the decision making process about their care that they deserve.  Our congress even now is planning federal laws that will require healthcare givers to inform patients of their rights.

Can I choose who performs my radiology studies?

Any patient can choose where and who performs their radiology studies.  However, your insurance or HMO may not pay for part or all of the fee, but if you are willing to pay any co-pay difference you have the right to choose who you wish for these and any medical service.

What can I do if I am unhappy about the quality of service or treatment I received while having a radiology procedure?

You have many choices.  The easiest and best choice is contact the Medical Director for the group or department where the service was performed.  He or she will be more than glad to help.  Information about patient problems is one of the very best ways a group or hospital can improve patient care.  If you have had a problem with TRA please contact Dr. Tom White in the Department of Radiology at St. Johns Hospital at 918-744-2171.  Also at the bottom of this page are some other web sites that may be helpful.

Can I get copies of the radiology study?

Absolutely!  The report of the results of the radiology study is yours and you have a right to a copy if you desire.  It does not require a request by the doctor who ordered the study, you or your insurance company paid for the study and you may, for any reason, ask for a copy of the report.  Some facilities may charge a small fee for reproducing the copy.

Although the films obtained for the study are the property of the hospital or facility that performed the study, you have the right to obtain a copy or borrow the study.  However, you may be required to pay for the cost of the copy film.  Copies of some studies may use as many as 10 to 20 sheets of film and copying may be expensive. 

The following web sites will provide you with additional useful information.