In a case of emergency
Certain medical conditions will require an emergency MRI. This is usually when you get in an accident or experience sudden serious symptoms like paralysis [5] or severe pain. In this case, the result will be reviewed as quickly as possible and a radiologist or emergency medicine doctor will attend to you.
In an urgent situation
Some conditions may require an urgent MRI. In this case, ask your doctor how long it’ll take to get your results. Find out if there’s an in-house radiologist or on-call. At most your result will come out the next day.
Conclusion
How long it takes to receive your MRI result depends on certain factors. You can discuss with your doctor the details concerning it. Ask when you will be learning about your results, who will be reviewing them, and if you will be getting a copy.
When your results are ready, your doctor will ask that you come to his office where he will brief you on what it says. Your doctor will also discuss with you possible treatment and what to do next.
References
[1] https://www.acr.org/Practice-Management-Quality-Informatics/Practice-Toolkit/Patient-Resources/About-Radiology
[2] https://www.melbourneradiology.com.au/guides/ct-intravenous-contrast-consent/
[3] https://www.healthline.com/health/brain-tumor
[4] https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/stroke/symptoms-causes/syc-20350113
[5] https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/15345-paralysis