When the radiologist reads your CT scans, he will notify your doctor immediately if he sees a concern. Your health does not take a back seat to your doctor's schedule.

In some cases, the radiologist will make comments while you are still in the CT office. The radiologist usually will casually look at the scan as they are finished to make sure they show good detail. If he sees a problem, he would speak up immediately. He may not write his report until later that day.

Many doctor's offices have reports submitted electronically so as soon as the report is written, it is available to the prescribing doctor. When this is the case, you can call the doctor's office and get a general idea if there is anything to be concerned about. But, your mileage may vary. Some offices are stuck on protocol.