Call Your Doctor For Test Results
16 Aug 2021
Waiting for medical test results is often a worrying time. Should you assume that no news is good news? Always follow up to check your test results, even if your doctor’s practice is not call when results are normal. It’s the safest way to know for certain that any abnormal results were not missed. Studies show that health professionals fail to catch and report abnormal results – with some studies showing a failure rate as high as 26%! Ask when you should expect to get test results and don’t be shy about asking to see the report or having your doctor review the results with you. You are your own best advocate.
