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X-Ray

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  • 20-11-2006 11:19am
    #1
    danindublin
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    Quick question.

    A friend of mine has managed to hurt his finger a few weeks ago and has been whinging about it ever since. I know its not broken but I'd still like to have it checked out just for some peace and quiet (he's a bit of a hypochondriac). Is there anywhere excluding an A&E department where he could get an X-Ray e.g. medical centre ??? All suggestions appreciated

    FYI - I am not looking for medical advice


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    rugbug86
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    VHI swiftcare in balally (sp) or DCU but its pricey

    or a referall to a hospital from his gp


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    Red Alert
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    VHI Swiftcare will have him in and out in about 1 hour. Very good.


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    Tom Dunne
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    VHI will do it in a matter of minutes and it will cost €65 for the X-Ray. I think there is another fee also, not sure what that is.


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    petes
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    http://www.vhi.ie/swiftcare/

    Initial fee €85 plus €65 if X-Ray needed.


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    Black Swan
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    GP issue and referral.


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    Thrill
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    How long is a few weeks?

    It might not be broken but he could still have a fracture. Tell him to go see his GP.


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    Crucifix
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    Could well be broken, even if you don't think so. I've known two people who just walked around with broken hands because they didn't bother getting an X-ray.


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    Guy:Incognito
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    I had something similar. Got hit in the top of the finger while in goal. Thought it was broken but never went abou tit. 6 weeks laterI went to a&e . Turned out it had been dislocated and I needed an operation. Now the little finger on my left hand doesnt bend as the middle joint is fused together.


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