International
Referrals
The
BTC and
the Neurosurgical
Service both see many international patients
with unusual and complicated neurosurgical problems.
A one page summary of the history in English allows
us to form an opinion on the advisability of travel
to the U.S. As with any patient, the MRI and CT
scans are needed for evaluation. These can be
reviewed before the patient comes to the United
States. An in-person evaluation and any surgical
procedures are done at the patient's convenience.
The
Massachusetts General Hospital Admitting Department
has established a outstanding International Program.
Representatives from the International Patient
and Family Center are available to assist international
patients and their families with transportation,
lodging, interpretation, and other needs. For
information contact the International Program
Office at:
Telephone Number: (617) 726-2787
Fax Number: (617) 726-2543
We
welcome the opportunity to continue serving the
international community.
Please,
remember to contact the appropriate physician's
office before sending films or pathology slides.
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See
also Appointments
& 2nd Opinions
See also Consultations
& Referrals
Patients
can be referred for the development of a treatment plan
in conjunction with their primary physician, for a second
opinion, or for ongoing management by the Brain Tumor
Center physicians. Patients are seen during multi-disciplinary
clinics by members of the Center. Referral problems are
reviewed at formal conferences held on Monday and Thursday
mornings of each week. These conferences provide expedited
review of neurologic history, radiographs and pathologic
materials. Results of the clinical discussions and treatment
plans are provided to referring physicians or to patients
and their families.
Referral
Checklist
NOTE:
Please call (617) 724-8770 first, as there may be charges
for consultation and second opinion services and there
may be additional charges for a neuropathologic reviews.
Review
of referral materials is provided within one week of receipt.
It is requested that materials be forwarded by expedited
carrier (FEDX, DHL or similar not by mail or 2 day
Express mail) as a single package and should include:
- A
one page synopsis of clinical history, operations, radiation
and chemotherapy, current state of patient and proposed
studies or therapy.
- Copies
of the actual head or spine MRI or CT scans (not reports)
performed at the time of diagnosis to include the most
recent studies.
- The
original glass pathologic slides, and 5 unstained section
along with a copy of the previous pathologic report.
- Details
of previous:
Radiation Therapy and Chemotherapy.
- A
list of specific questions being posed and the therapies
being considered.
- The
name, telephone and fax numbers of either the referring
family member or physician.
We will
reevaluate the above information and aid by offering recommendations
as to therapeutic options including surgery, radiation,
proton beam, radiosurgery, gene therapy, experimental
and investigative chemotherapy.
These
materials should be sent to:
[NOTE:
send as a single package by expedited carrier (FEDX,
DHL or similar not by mail or 2 day Express mail).]
Brain
Tumor Center
Massachuestts General Hospital
Cox-3
100 Blossom Street
Boston, Massachusetts 02114
Tel:
617 724-8770
Fax: 617 724-8769
email:
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