FREE LESSON · Understand your options
Making sense of imaging
Your scan is one part of the conversation
What to bring
Bring imaging, radiology reports and a summary of previous treatment to your consultation.
What to ask
Ask your clinician to show you the area of concern and explain how it relates to your symptoms and examination.
Your next step
Write down any terms in the report that you would like explained in plain language.
Your next step · About 2 minutes
Clarify your scan
Choose one term in your imaging report that you want your clinician to explain.
Use the free consultation worksheet or write your answer on paper.
This marks reading progress only; it does not assess understanding or readiness.
These lessons support a discussion with your clinical team. They do not determine your diagnosis or recommend an operation.
Educational content adapted from the course of Joel A. Bauman, MD · Board-certified spinal neurosurgeon · Updated .
Adapted from the supplied patient course, original slide 58. Patient course adapted October 2026.