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X-ray Wait

  • 13-12-2007 2:22pm
    #1
    Hrududu
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,711 ✭✭✭


    So I hurt my poor hand the other day and was pretty sure i had just sprained or strained some fingers. After getting a quick checkup with the doc he said he would like me to get an xray and told me to ring St James. Does anybody have any idea how long i'll have to wait or will it be quick enough? I have visions of being stuck in casualty whilst world war three rages around me (If what I have learned about hospitals from television is true)


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  • #2
    Lux23
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,134 ✭✭✭Lux23


    If your doctor is referring you which seems to be the case you go straight to the X ray part and it will take about 2 hours at the very most. I get X rays alot and most of the time im out in 1 hour.


  • #3
    Hrududu
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,711 ✭✭✭Hrududu


    Cool thanks for the info, he is indeed referring me. Last question, will they be able to tell me there and then if I've broken anything or will I have to contact my GP?


  • #4
    Miss Fluff
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,673 ✭✭✭Miss Fluff


    Poor hand. Well an xray is a photograph essentially so they will tell you (and treat you accordingly) there and then. No telling how long you will have to wait but surely its worth it to see once and for all what the problem is?


  • #5
    Hrududu
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,711 ✭✭✭Hrududu


    Thats true, I get the feeling that its not actually broken. The doctor didnt think it was either so this is just to be sure. I guess I'm in the mindset that it will be a waste of time and equipment etc if it turns out its not.


  • #6
    Mr. Incognito
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,798 ✭✭✭Mr. Incognito


    I have an image of you typing with one finger here.

    You're going to have to wait ages as non-emergency but hey- that's Ireland. Now off you pop- no-one here is going to be able to tell you anything of use, namely- length of wait at least 4 hours + in my experience.


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  • #7
    Hrududu
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,711 ✭✭✭Hrududu


    Well perhaps not typing with one finger but there are definite finger aerobics going on as certain ones are held aloft in protection. Right i'm booked in for tomorrow, I'll know then once and for all. Many thanks all.


  • #8
    txt_mess
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 262 ✭✭txt_mess


    If you are able to pay the VHI have private clinics , I know there is one in DCU ( you don't have to be a vhi customer) they xray onsite and have docs even do the plaster / bandage too.

    Used them before and they are a hell of a lot more pleasant then the A&E.

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


  • #9
    t_ucd
    Closed Accounts Posts: 80 ✭✭t_ucd


    My mother had to wait over 6 hours for an x-ray the other day - it wasn't a Dublin hospital though so don't know if the waiting time would be longer/shorter there.


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