Since 21st December 2005, due to gall-bladder, pancreas and liver issues, I've had at least 6 CT scans, 4 MRI scans, 6 Ultrasounds, and 5 laparoscopic endoscopies (cameras and other surgical implements down my throat and into my hepatobiliary system)

Never been shown the images from any of them, only ever been given the result after the event, never at the time.

Oh, and for the benefit of our US friends, all the above provided by our Superb NHS, together with at least ten hospital stays ranging from one week to four weeks in duration, and two major 'open' abdominal surgeries, all free of charge at the point of delivery.