FAST REPORTING TO PHYSICIANS

All reports are faxed upon completion and mailed or hand delivered by the next working day.  In addition, stat reports will be verbally transmitted from the interpreting radiologist.



TRANSPORTATION ASSISTANCE

Each patient is contacted prior to the MRI study to make certain they know how to get to the Center, and to remind them of their appointment time.  If transportation to the Center is a problem, with advance notice, Open MRI of Lafayette will provide free transportation services to our patients.



COMPLIMENTARY MEALS

If due to unplanned scheduling delays on our part, patients need to wait for an appointment over a mealtime, a complimentary meal coupon for a nearby restaurant will be provided.



A COMFORTABLE ENVIRONMENT

Our patient reception area at Open MRI of Lafayette has been specifically designed and decorated for comfort.  Patients and their families will find the ambiance of the Center to be warm, friendly and non-institutional. 



MRI INFORMATION

Informational materials explaining the procedure and uses of MRI are provided to each physician's office upon request.  These materials are designed for the patient and should be given to each patient with the written order for the requested examination.



EMOTIONAL SUPPORT

For some patients, undergoing an MRI may be a stressful experience.  Our skilled and sensitive staff members are careful to allay patients fears by providing advance information and giving emotional support while the patient is undergoing the study.  Also, since MRI is non-invasive, we encourage patients to bring a family member to accompany them in the scan room. This provides the patient an additional degree of comfort to ensure a successful and pleasant experience.



EASY SCHEDULING

MRI scheduling is fast and easy. Scheduling may be done by either the physician's office or the patient.  Normal hours are 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Monday - Friday.  And remember, unlike hospitals, scheduling and insurance information is taken over the phone so patients are spared the "paperwork bottleneck" in areas like out-patient registration departments.  This means patients are processed faster with no delay and waiting time for the patient.



CONVENIENT LOCATION

Open MRI of Lafayette is conveniently located at 130 Professional Court Suite C in Lafayette, Indiana.  Patient parking is a few steps from the main enterance.



PATIENT SURVEYS

Because we are interested in patient response, we frequently survey patients about their suggestions for improvement in our service.



STATE OF THE ART EQUIPMENT

Our MRI system is the most state-of-the-art unit available anywhere.  This is important to patients since it provides minimal study time and highest quality imaging.  It also provides referring physicians with the most precise diagnostic information available.  The opening of the open magnet is the largest manufactured by any MRI company.  This unique design dispels the fear of the claustrophobic patient, comforts the pediatric and accommodates patients up to 450 pounds. Additionally, Open MRI of Lafayette offers MR Angiographies of blood vessels without the use of needles, dyes or radiation.