Despite More Tests, Some Aren't Getting Results
Electronic record-keeping alone isn't the answer, researcher says
Posted July 6, 2009
So what can patients do? Keep a written record of the diagnostic tests, including what they were for, Cram suggests. Find out when you should hear back on the results, he said, and if you haven't heard in a timely manner, make sure you or your doctor follows up.
"Ultimately, it's your health," Cram said. "Be proactive about it."
More information
The U.S. Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality has information on medical test results.
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