Patients may now request to view and download radiology images — such as X-rays, mammograms, CT scans and MRIs — through a new feature on My HealtheVet, called VA Medical Images and Reports. Patients then have the option to share these images with outside providers, for example by downloading images to a CD, flash drive or file hosting service.
The VA’s goal for the new service is to support patients’ access to medical information. A patient would have previously had to travel to a VA facility to retrieve copies of their medical images and reports in-person.
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