Access Your Medical Imaging with Hôpital Montfort & PocketHealth
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Access My Records713 Montreal Road,
Ottawa, Ontario
K1K 0T2
Open 24 hours, 7 days a week
Hospital entrances are on Aviation Parkway, Lang’s Road and Montreal Road.
Public transportation routes include 2, 15, 20, 25 and 27.
Wheelchair-accessible entrance, parking lot & washroom
Bone mineral densitometry
Ultrasound
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
Mammography
Nuclear medicine
Radiography (X-ray)
Computed tomography (CT)
Additional Information
Visitor parking lots are open 7 days a week, 24 hours a day.
Parking rates range from a half hour to 24 hours, but there are multi-day or monthly passes available too. You can pay at automated pay stations or at the exit. There are multiple accessible parking spaces, but those near the Emergency Department have meters.
In collaboration with Hôpital Montfort, PocketHealth grants you access to your medical imaging records, so you can proactively participate in your healthcare journey. This includes:
PocketHealth provides easy access to view, share and store your medical imaging records from Hôpital Montfort so you can get involved in your own care.
Access My RecordsHôpital Montfort is a French teaching hospital that also serves English-speaking patients. It regularly ranks as one of the top 40 research hospitals in Canada and was named as one of the top 1000 hospitals internationally in 2019. Their care services are numerous, ranging from obstetrics and cardiology to mental health, rehabilitation and medical imaging. They also have smart technology to benefit patients, with myHealthHub screens for patient beds that let patients make video and phone calls and access their patient care portal, the hospital website and other useful medical data.
The Ontario Health Insurance Plan (OHIP) covers most imaging services with a referral. However, some services may fall under the patient’s responsibility if they don’t meet the required OHIP criteria. It may be helpful to ask the imaging clinic in advance about any possible fees.
Hôpital Montfort’s imaging facilities typically send patient results to their referring physician within a week of the appointment, after their trained radiologists review them. For quicker access, you can use PocketHealth to easily view and share your results, often before your follow-up appointment.
To be covered by OHIP, most imaging services require a requisition or referral from a doctor. Some services may be scheduled without a referral, with the patient paying out-of-pocket. Also, the Ontario Breast Screening Program (OBSP) often does not require a referral for screening mammograms, so long as the patient meets the recommendation requirements.
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is a method that uses magnetic fields and radio waves to capture images of a patient’s internal structures and organs. The MRI machine temporarily moves the patient’s protons out of alignment. As the protons realign, the subsequent release of energy is measured by a computer and converted into images. Because MRIs use strong magnets, they are generally not recommended for patients with metallic implants.
CT (computed tomography) scans use multiple low-dose X-rays to produce detailed, cross-sectional images. These images are then combined to create a 3D scan that provides in-depth views of internal tissues and structures, such as bones and organs. CT scans are well-suited for quick imaging, and they don’t require patients to remain still for long periods. They are also a good alternative for patients with metallic implants who may not be suitable candidates for the magnetic properties of MRIs.
Overall, CT scans excel at showing bones and other aspects of the skeletal system, while MRIs provide better details of soft tissues, such as tendons, ligaments and muscles.
You can learn more about the differences between PET, CT and MRI scans here.
Their main contact phone number is 613-746-4621. Patients can call to be connected to any of their dozens of services.