harbour

Hi, Could anyone tell me the cost of a private brain scan in the Costa del Sol, has anyone had one and what was the experience like. Hope to hear from you. Kindest regards

Mitzyboy

Yes Ive had one within the last 12 months, but not privately
In fact I have to go again for one next week.

I only remember the last one vaguely, but as far as I remember it was quick (a couple of minutes) and painless In the UK a full body scan by Lifescan can gost £7-800, so you have to assume it will be a lot cheaper here

Mama_Carol

Do you mean a CT scan (called TAC in Spain) - takes a couple of minutes - the machine is like a big doughnut?

Or, do mean an MRI scan? This can take up to 1 or 1.5 hours. You go into a big machine like a tunnel.

I had the CT scan done privately and paid €800 including a consultation with the doctor afterwards. I recently had an MRI scan but that was under the health service so have no idea of the cost but I am sure it would be a lot more thans the €800.

harbour

Hi, and thank you for the replies. I am unsure which type of scan it is but it is to determine whether or not someone could be suffering from dementia - any more help would be greatly appreciated. Kindest regards.

Mitzyboy

I'm guessing that would be an MRI scan

Mama_Carol

Does the person not qualify for Spanish free medical care (SIP card)? That would be a better/cheaper (ie free) way to have it done.

I don't know about where you live but here in Alicante there are not many MRI scanners. We have two big hospitals, one has 1 scanner, the other has 2.

I could not have it done at our nearest hospital and had to go to Alicante General hospital for mine.

If the person is claustraphobic or has a problem with loud noises speak to the doctor about having a sedative beforehand.

If you need any more information, let me know but bear in mind I have no medical qualifications just personal experiences.

Jur

They found nothing, right?

lynnxa

hmmm

that was the problem



mitz

Rosemary

During my 14 months in hospital I had 12 or 13,(no exaggeration), TAC scans and one MRI scan. The TAC scan poses no problem apart from the strange warm sensation from the drugs used. The MRI is extremely noisy even with the ear defenders that they give you to wear and you feel very enclosed. I would imagine that if you are of an anxious nature then an MRI could be uncomfortable.
Graham

lynnxa

dementia?

is the person then elderly & in receipt of UK pension?

in that case they would certainly be entitled to free healthcare

harbour

There is actually an appointment booked for a free consultation, however, this is some months away and an earlier diagnosis would be preferable which is why I was asking the cost of private scans on the Costa del Sol. Thank you so much for your replies so far but if anyone can give me the cost I would be most appreciative. Kindest regards

Fredbargate

Try asking at the Xanit hospital in Benalmadena

http://www.xanit.net/

[email protected]

952 367 190

Mitzyboy