“Having an MRI scan allowed me to identify and treat a health issue that could have turned into something much more serious.”
At Pall Mall we perform thousands of MRI scans on patients every year, from full body scans for peace of mind to scans on specific areas of the body, including the knees, elbows and hips.
MRI scans can also be used for the diagnosis of heart conditions, cancer, liver and kidney problems and issues affecting bones and joints, such as arthritis and sports injuries.
We recently welcomed Robert to our privately owned hospital in Newton-le-Willows, located between Manchester and Liverpool, for a full body MRI scan.
He decided to have the scan, following the devastating news that his father had passed away at just 50 years of age. Given his family history of health conditions and the recent loss of his father, Robert decided he didn’t want to go via the NHS and have to wait months to be seen, and instead opted for a private MRI scan at Pall Mall.
Speaking about the moment he decided to book an appointment, Robert said: “My wife said to me ‘you’re the man of the family. Your kids need you here. I need you here. You’d insist on it if it was me’. She was right – she always is!”
Prior to his MRI scan Robert was anxious and fearful about what the results may reveal. He said: “I know it’s important to be proactive when it comes to my health, but I couldn’t shake the anxiety I had before the appointment. Thankfully I managed to get an appointment within a couple of days which helped alleviate my worries. The team at Pall Mall were welcoming and instantly made me feel at ease.”
Following his full body MRI scan Robert was presented with a detailed report delivered directly to his email from the radiologist. He then booked a call with one of our private GPs to discuss his results in more detail and advise him on his next best steps.
“Thankfully the results were mostly clear, but there were some areas of concern. Luckily, I was told that I had identified the issues early enough to prevent them becoming anything more serious - it was a huge relief. Robert added: “I’ll never forget the relief in my wife’s eyes when she heard that all I needed was tablets to prevent me from suffering the same fate as my dad. Thank you, Pall Mall, for giving me the answers I needed!”
A full body MRI scan is looking for and is able to detect pathology in the vital organs including the head, spine, abdomen and pelvis. We currently have 50% off a range of MRI packages, providing those interested with access to private healthcare services at affordable prices.
At Pall Mall you can book a private MRI scan without the need for a referral from the NHS. When you enquire our friendly Bookings Team, they will ask for your availability for a GP call in the first instance to create an internal referral for the scan. Once you’ve spoken with one of our private GPs to discuss your symptoms, the referral will be vetted. Once approved, our Bookings Team will give you another call to discuss our upcoming availability and to get you booked in. We can get you booked in within the week, meaning there’s no anxious wait and your results will be with you within 7-10 working days.
If you’d like to join Robert in being proactive when it comes to your health, booking an appointment is simple. You can call us on 0161 832 2111 or complete our online enquiry form and a member of the team will be in touch.
