When I scheduled the CT scan? I told them that my doctor needed to have a film of my lower abdomen. The order clearly stated that I needed the contrast in my system for 4 to 6 hours. The scheduling team did not listen to me and advised me differently. When I arrived to the hospital at the appropriate time, the nurse administering the CT told me that I needed to wait at least another hour and a half to two hours for the contrast to get more into my system. when I attempted to dispute what she said, based on what the scheduling department said she assured me that it was in writing on the doctors request. So I had to sit and wait for the contrast to make its way through my system. Typically this is not a big deal, however, this could have been avoided with a more thorough process during the scheduling process or listening to me the patient.
CMC OCT